A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The userdel -r default behavior was modified to not delete a user's home directory if the same home directory is accessed by another user unless the -f flag was specified.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * Systems running the 6100-08 Technology Level with * bos.rte.security at 6.1.8.0 through 6.1.8.15 level. **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * The userdel -r default behavior was modified to not delete a * user's home directory if the same home directory is accessed * by another user unless the -f flag was specified. **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * Install APAR IV38411. * Prior to fix availability, an interim fix is available from * ftp://public.dhe.ibm.com/aix/ifixes/iv38411/ ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
The userdel -r behavior was restored to previous functionality to maintain default behavior. The userdel -r will delete a user's home directory, even if the same home directory is accessed by another user (without the need to specify -f flag).
Temporary fix
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Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV38411
Reported component name
AIX 610 STD EDI
Reported component ID
5765G6200
Reported release
610
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
YesPE
HIPER
YesHIPER
Submitted date
2013-03-20
Closed date
2013-03-21
Last modified date
2013-11-26
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 610 STD EDI
Fixed component ID
5765G6200
Applicable component levels
R610 PSY U854289
UP13/08/02 I 1000 ®
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U854289 bos.rte.security 6.1.8.16
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Document Information
Modified date:
26 November 2013