A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The fix for IV27525 to allow audit to start when an object file path doesn't exists only works when the impacted object is the last one listed in /etc/security/audit/objects If this is not the last one, audit start will still fail with : ** failed setting kernel audit objects
Local fix
Make sure that the parent directory exists for every object configured in /etc/security/audit/objects
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the 7100-02 Technology Level with the * bos.rte.security fileset at the 7.1.2.15 or 7.1.2.16 level. **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * The fix for IV27525 to allow audit to start when an object * file path doesn't exists only works when the impacted object * is the last one listed in /etc/security/audit/objects. * If this is not the last one, audit start will still fail * with : * ** failed setting kernel audit objects **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IV49789. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Necessary code changes are done to start the auditing even if parent directory of the specified file in /etc/security/audit/objects file.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV49789
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
YesPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2013-09-20
Closed date
2013-09-20
Last modified date
2014-02-20
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
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 U858706
UP14/02/14 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U858706 bos.rte.security 7.1.2.17
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Document Information
Modified date:
20 February 2014