ECO NUMBER: VMS712_PPPD-V0100 ----------- PRODUCT: OpenVMS Alpha Operating System -------- UPDATED PRODUCT: OpenVMS Alpha Operating System 7.1-2 ---------------- APPRX BLCK SIZE: 272 ---------------- COVER LETTER 1 KIT NAME: VMS712_PPPD-V0100. 2 KITS SUPERSEDED BY THIS KIT: None. 3 KIT DEPENDENCIES: 3.1 The following remedial kit(s) must be installed BEFORE installation of this, or any required kit: o VMS712_UPDATE-V0300. o VMS62TO71U2_PCSI-V0200. 3.2 In order to receive all the corrections listed in this kit, the following remedial kits should also be installed: None. 4 KIT DESCRIPTION: 4.1 Version(s) of OpenVMS to which this kit may be applied: OpenVMS Alpha V7.1-2. 4.2 Files patched or replaced: o [SYS$LDR]SYS$PPPDRIVER.EXE (new image) o [SYS$LDR]SYS$ASNDRIVER.EXE (new image) 5 PROBLEMS ADDRESSED IN VMS712_PPPD-V0100 KIT o When the remote end of the connection requests a transfer size greater than 1500 bytes, the PPPDRIVER accepts the request even though its buffer cannot handle the size. Connections cannot be maintained in this mode because the lower layer recognizes the attempt at buffer overflow and it causes the connection to abort. -- COVER LETTER -- Page 2 3 May 2001 Images Affected: - [SYS$LDR]SYS$PPPDRIVER.EXE o The ASNDRIVER looses an IRP (I/O request packet) for read and a TWP (terminal write packet) for writes. The cleanup code would fail while looking for the missing IRP and TWP and cause the following ACCVIO: INVEXCEPTN, Exception while above ASTDEL Crashdump Summary Information: ------------------------------ Bugcheck Type: INVEXCEPTN, Exception while above ASTDEL Current Process: OROT-IGSI Current Image: DKA0:[WRT.][OROT.EXE]IGSI_A-0195_00.EXE Failing PC: FFFFFFFF.80318CEC SYS$ASNDRIVER_NPRO+00CEC Failing PS: 10000000.00000803 Module: SYS$ASNDRIVER Offset: 00000CEC Images Affected: - [SYS$LDR]SYS$ASNDRIVER.EXE o An INVEXCEPTN crash occurs when attempting to establish a PPP connection after a TCP/IP restart. Images Affected: - [SYS$LDR]SYS$PPPDRIVER.EXE o A port hangs when a timing error causes the port state to change before all pending I/Os have completed. Images Affected: - [SYS$LDR]SYS$PPPDRIVER.EXE o A PPP disconnection of a remote client, such as MS Outlook, could cause an INVEXCEPTN crash. Crashdump Summary Information: ------------------------------ Bugcheck Type: INVEXCEPTN, Exception while above ASTDEL Current Process: NULL Current Image: Failing PC: FFFFFFFF.835076B8 SYS$PPPDRIVER+0F6B8 Failing PS: 00000000.00000804 Module: SYS$PPPDRIVER Offset: 0000F6B8 -- COVER LETTER -- Page 3 3 May 2001 Images Affected: - [SYS$LDR]SYS$PPPDRIVER.EXE 6 KIT INSTALLATION RATING: The following kit installation rating, based upon current CLD information, is provided to serve as a guide to which customers should apply this remedial kit. (Reference attached Disclaimer of Warranty and Limitation of Liability Statement) INSTALLATION RATING: 1 : To be installed by all customers. 7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: Install this kit with the POLYCENTER Software installation utility by logging into the SYSTEM account, and typing the following at the DCL prompt: PRODUCT INSTALL VMS712_PPPD /SOURCE=[location of Kit] The kit location may be a tape drive, CD, or a disk directory that contains the kit. Additional help on installing PCSI kits can be found by typing HELP PRODUCT INSTALL at the system prompt This kit requires a system reboot. Compaq strongly recommends that a reboot is performed immediately after kit installation to avoid system instability If you have other nodes in your OpenVMS cluster, they must also be rebooted in order to make use of the new image(s). If it is not possible or convenient to reboot the entire cluster at this time, a rolling re-boot may be performed. Copyright 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation This software is proprietary to and embodies the confidential technology of Compaq Computer Corporation. Possession, use, or copying of this software and media is authorized only pursuant to a valid written license from Compaq or an authorized sublicensor. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY THIS PATCH IS PROVIDED AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. IN NO EVENT WILL COMPAQ BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST REVENUE OR PROFIT, OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED AND REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PATCH MADE AVAILABLE HERE OR TO THE USE OF SUCH PATCH.