IJ52206: MMXCP DOES NOT COPY SPECIAL MODE BITS

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• The mmxcp utility does not copy the file mode bits for SUID,
  SGID, or "sticky bit".
  

Local fix

• The chmod command can be used to set the SUID, SGID or "sticky
  bit" on any files or directories in the target directory that
  need them.
  

Problem summary

• The mmxcp utility does not copy the file mode bits for SUID,
  SGID, or "sticky bit".
  

Problem conclusion

• This problem is fixed in 5.1.9.6
  To see all Spectrum Scale APARs and their respective
  Fix solutions refer to page: 
  https://public.dhe.ibm.com/storage/spectrumscale/spectrum_scale
  _apars.html
  
  Benefits of the solution:
  Code has been added that will copy the special mode bits on
  files and directories if present.
  
  Work Around:
  The chmod command can be used to set the SUID, SGID or "sticky
  bit" on any files or directories in the target directory that
  need them.
  
  Problem trigger:
  The problem occurs when "mmxcp enable" copies a file or
  directory that has any of the special mode bits set (SUID, SGID,
  or "sticky bit").
  
  Symptom:
  Unexpected Results/Behavior
  
  Platforms affected:
  ALL Linux OS environments
  
  Functional Area affected:
  Filesets
  
  Customer Impact:
  Suggested
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

  SPEC SCALE STD

• Fixed component ID

  5737F33AP

Applicable component levels