A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the AIX 7200-04 Technology Level * with bos.net.tcp.sendmail at 7.2.4.0. ************************************************************** * ERROR DESCRIPTION: * In AIX 7200-04, sendmail was updated to version 8.15.2. * However this updated version did not allow non-root users to * send mail in the same ways they could prior to the update. * Previously documented steps to enable email for non-root * users were incorrect and incomplete. * * The fix below will update the sendmail command to work for * non-root users by default. * Any previously documented steps to enable mail for non-root * users are not optimal. ************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IJ24059. * Prior to fix availability, an interim fix is available from * either * ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/ifixes/ij24059/ * https://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/ifixes/ij24059/ * The ifix can be installed using Live Update (LU). * If LU is not used, installation of the ifix does not require * a * reboot. **************************************************************
Local fix
Problem summary
non-root user might not be able to use the mail/mailx commands.
Problem conclusion
provide privileges as necessary for non-root users
Temporary fix
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Comments
7200-04 - use AIX APAR IJ24059
APAR Information
APAR number
IJ24059
Reported component name
AIX V7.2
Reported component ID
5765CD200
Reported release
720
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
YesPE
HIPER
YesHIPER
Submitted date
2020-04-01
Closed date
2020-04-01
Last modified date
2020-05-15
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
IJ24093 U887497
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX V7.2
Fixed component ID
5765CD200
Applicable component levels
R720 PSY U887497
UP20/05/14 I 1000
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 May 2020