Fixes are available
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack (7.1.2.5) for version 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack (8.0.0.1) for version 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 14 (7.1.2.14) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 11 (8.0.0.11) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 12 (8.0.0.12) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 15 (7.1.2.15) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 13 (8.0.0.13) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 16 (7.1.2.16) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 17 (7.1.2.17) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 14 (8.0.0.14) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 18 (7.1.2.18) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 15 (8.0.0.15) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 19 (7.1.2.19) for 7.1.2
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 16 (8.0.0.16) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 17 (8.0.0.17) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 18 (8.0.0.18) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 19 (8.0.0.19) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 20 (8.0.0.20) for 8.0
Rational ClearCase Fix Pack 21 (8.0.0.21) for 8.0
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
IBM Rational ClearCase mntrpc_server does not correctly handle user elevation and demotion when checking VOB storage prior to mount. ClearCase 7.x ALL UNIX Problem Statement: root_squash and tightened security on VOB storage (770) force a last-ditch effort validation process to verify that the VOB storage exists prior to mounting the VOB. The mntrpc_server attempts to use the VOB Owner to verify the storage and causes the following: bash? cleartool mount /vob/test Mounting MVFS filesystem /vob/test. mkdir: '/vob/test': Permission denied mount: Mount point /vob/test does not exist. Workaround: Creating the mount over point will temporarily work-around the issue, especially if the VOB is public
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** IBM Rational ClearCase mntrpc_server does not correctly handle user elevation and demotion when checking VOB storage prior to mount. ClearCase 7.x ALL UNIX Problem Statement: root_squash and tightened security on VOB storage (770) force a last-ditch effort validation process to verify that the VOB storage exists prior to mounting the VOB. The mntrpc_server attempts to use the VOB Owner to verify the storage and causes the following: bash? cleartool mount /vob/test Mounting MVFS filesystem /vob/test. mkdir: "/vob/test": Permission denied mount: Mount point /vob/test does not exist. Workaround: Creating the mount over point will temporarily work-around the issue, especially if the VOB is public
Problem conclusion
A fix is available in ClearCase versions 7.1.1.8, 7.1.2.5 and 8.0.0.1
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM43420
Reported component name
CLEARCASE UNIX
Reported component ID
5724G2901
Reported release
712
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2011-07-11
Closed date
2011-12-16
Last modified date
2011-12-16
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
CLEARCASE UNIX
Fixed component ID
5724G2901
Applicable component levels
R712 PSN
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
16 December 2011