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Excel adapter fails to read certain .xslx files and reports 'Failed to read zip entry source'

Troubleshooting


Problem

IBM Transformation Extender (ITX) Excel adapter fails to read certain .xslx files and reports 'Failed to read zip entry source'.

Symptom

ITX Excel adapter fails to read certain .xslx files and reports 'Failed to read zip entry source'.

Cause

ITX Excel adapter fails to read certain .xslx files and reports 'Failed to read zip entry source' when they internally expand to a size that goes below the default minimum inflation rate (zip bomb detection).

Environment

Using the ITX Excel Adapter to read a .xlsx file.

Diagnosing The Problem

The ITX Excel Adapter log contains the following error :
Error code: -2 , Error message: Exception occurred - Failed to read zip entry source

Resolving The Problem

Obtain patch for APAR PH21899.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
10 March 2020

UID

ibm11846479