APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When using a custom pwdchecks module in /etc/security/user, a user may get a segmentation/memory fault when trying to change their password.
Local fix
n/a
Problem summary
If there is a custom password restriction method defined for a user, the user may experience a segmentation fault when trying to modify their password.
Problem conclusion
A local variable in the routine calling the custom password restriction module should be initialized.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV17598
Reported component name
AIX 5.3
Reported component ID
5765G0300
Reported release
530
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2012-03-19
Closed date
2012-03-19
Last modified date
2013-03-26
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 5.3
Fixed component ID
5765G0300
Applicable component levels
R530 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
26 March 2013