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PH72240: IP ADDRESS BLOCKING FAILS FOR HIGH-VALUE IP ADDRESSES.

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • High-value IP addresses can trigger an integer overflow during
    IP address processing, causing IP address blocking to fail.
    

Local fix

  • NA
    

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED: Users of IBM Security Guardium S-TAP for     *
    *                 Db2 on z/OS.                                 *
    *                                                              *
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: High-value IP addresses can trigger an  *
    *                      integer overflow during IP address      *
    *                      processing, causing IP address          *
    *                      blocking to fail.                       *
    ****************************************************************
    * RECOMMENDATION: Apply the PTF                                *
    ****************************************************************
    IP address blocking fails for high-value IP addresses.
    

Problem conclusion

  • IP blocking decisions are consistent across the full IPv4 space,
    including high-value addresses, and policy enforcement behaves
    as designed.
    

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

  • APAR number

    PH72240

  • Reported component name

    SEC GUAR STAP D

  • Reported component ID

    5655STP00

  • Reported release

    B30

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt / Xsystem

  • Submitted date

    2026-07-14

  • Closed date

    2026-08-05

  • Last modified date

    2026-09-02

  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

    UO08891

Modules/Macros

  • ADHKAFLN ADHKAFLO ADHKAFLT ADHKAFLU ADHKBFLT ADHKKTMP ADHKLCOR
    ADHKLOGN ADHKLPRS ADHKLTKN ADHKSCPM ADHKSTRC
    

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    SEC GUAR STAP D

  • Fixed component ID

    5655STP00

Applicable component levels

  • RB30 PSY UO08891

       UP26/08/11 P F608

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Document Information

Modified date:
02 September 2026