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MA45865 - LIC-OTHER-LOOP CALLS TO THE IBMI CRYPTO LIBRARY LOOP AS A
RESULT OF STALE POINTER REFERENCES FROM IBMI SLIC COMPACTION

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 APAR (Authorized Program Analysis Report)

Abstract

LIC-OTHER-LOOP CALLS TO THE IBMI CRYPTO LIBRARY LOOP AS A
RESULT OF STALE POINTER REFERENCES FROM IBMI SLIC COMPACTION

Error Description

Calls to the IBMi crypto library loop as a result of stale      
pointer references from IBMi SLIC compaction operation          

Problem Summary

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* PROBLEM: (MA45865) Licensed Program = 5770999 for i 7.2 and  *
*                                       i 7.3                  *
*           Looping Condition                                  *
****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED: All IBM i operating system users running     *
*                 P8 systems.                                  *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION: Apply LIC PTF MF62565 for i 7.2.             *
*                 Apply LIC PTF MF62566 for i 7.3.             *
****************************************************************
*****                                                          
Calls to the IBMi crypto library loop as a result of stale      
pointer references from IBM i SLIC compaction operation.        

Problem Conclusion

Systems running V7R2 and later on a POWER 8 system that have VMX
operations accessible to the cryptographic library include      
references to the VMX operating functions.  Upon compaction of  
SLIC, should it occur, this may yield stale pointers resulting  
in looping or other possible errors.                            

Temporary Fix

                       *********                                
                       * HIPER *                                
                       *********                                

Comments

Circumvention


PTFs Available

R720 MF62565 PTF Cover Letter   6306
R730 MF62566 PTF Cover Letter   6299

Affected Modules

         
         

Affected Publications

Summary Information

Status............................................ CLOSED PER
HIPER........................................... Yes
Component.................................. 9400DG3CM
Failing Module.......................... RCHMGR
Reported Release................... R720
Duplicate Of..............................




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Modified date:
24 March 2017