APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The entire nzload command is being listed through out the duration of the job, which has the security risk of password leaking out to all the users who can login to the IS Server.
Local fix
This fix is included in 8.0.1 fix pack 3
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: All users of Netezza Enterprise Stage **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When a PX job with Netezza operator is running and the load method is nzload, the ps command output shows the clear text password that is being used to connect to the database, which is Also when APT_DEBUG_MODULE_NAMES is enabled, the password is shown in clear text format which is also a security risk. **************************************************************** RECOMMENDATION: Apply this APAR. The fix has been included in the IS 8.1 FP1. Apply the FixPack1 for IS 8.1. ****************************************************************
Problem conclusion
Code has been modified not to show the password in ps commandoutput and also in debug log when APT_DEBUG_MODULE_NAMES is enabled.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
JR33153
Reported component name
WIS DATASTAGE
Reported component ID
5724Q36DS
Reported release
810
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2009-05-26
Closed date
2009-06-02
Last modified date
2010-12-10
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
WIS DATASTAGE
Fixed component ID
5724Q36DS
Applicable component levels
R810 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
10 December 2010