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IV38411: USERDEL REMOVE -F FLAG APPLIES TO AIX 6100-08

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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

  • *********
    * HIPER *
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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:

    IV38414 IV38487

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

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Document Information

Modified date:
26 November 2013