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IV67891: IOSTAT MEMORY LEAK WITH -V FLAG WHICH CAN RESULT IN CORE APPLIES TO AIX 7100-03

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • iostat will leak memory when using the -V flag; this is
    more noticeable on systems with a large number of disks,
    and can cause a core dump if iostat then runs out of
    dataspace memory.
    

Local fix

  • The leak only happens with -V, so not using that flag
    will prevent it.
    

Problem summary

  • iostat with option -V will leaks memory which may leads to
    core dump.
    

Problem conclusion

  • Avoid using the -V option with iostat.
    

Temporary fix

Comments

  • 6100-08 - use AIX APAR IV70059
    6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV68552
    7100-02 - use AIX APAR IV70301
    7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV67891
    

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    IV67891

  • Reported component name

    AIX V7.1

  • Reported component ID

    5765H4000

  • Reported release

    710

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Submitted date

    2014-12-15

  • Closed date

    2015-01-13

  • Last modified date

    2015-09-30

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    AIX V7.1

  • Fixed component ID

    5765H4000

Applicable component levels

  • R710 PSY U865829

       UP15/05/19 I 1000

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Document Information

Modified date:
30 September 2015