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IZ88989: PTY CLOSE CAN HANG APPLIES TO AIX 7100-00

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • A timing hole exists in the pty code.  If the pty is told
    to flow control off and then the socket disconnects, the
    close will loop forever.
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • system hung with pty_close routine.
    

Problem conclusion

  • Availability of message is checked and the message queue is
    enabled.
    

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

  • APAR number

    IZ88989

  • Reported component name

    AIX V7.1

  • Reported component ID

    5765H4000

  • Reported release

    710

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Submitted date

    2010-11-12

  • Closed date

    2010-11-12

  • Last modified date

    2013-03-28

  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

    IZ62342

  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    AIX V7.1

  • Fixed component ID

    5765H4000

Applicable component levels

  • R710 PSY U832944

       UP11/05/11 I 1000

PTF to Fileset Mapping

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Document Information

Modified date:
28 March 2013