IT15203: PASSWORD IS WRITTEN INTO TRACE FILE

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When a trace file is created for the dsmsetpw command using the
  trace class service the password specified with this command is
  written to the trace file.
  
  Additional keywords: space management, HSM
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * IBM Spectrum Protect for Space Management 7.1, 6.4 and 6.3   *
  * on Linux and AIX platforms                                   *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * see ERROR DESCRIPTION                                        *
  * For additional details, refer to the security bulletin       *
  * published here:                                              *
  * http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989006       *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  * Apply fixing level when available. This problem is currently *
  * projected to be fixed in 7.1.6.0, 6.4.3.3 and 6.3.2.6.       *
  ****************************************************************
  

Problem conclusion

• The password is written to the trace.
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

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

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

Modules/Macros

• hsm
  

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  TSM SPACE MGMT

• Fixed component ID

  5698HSMCL

Applicable component levels