Java child process hang on systems running Solaris 10 U4

Article:TECH60363  |  Created: 2008-01-14  |  Updated: 2008-01-14  |  Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH60363
Article Type
Technical Solution


Environment

Problem



Java child process hang on systems running Solaris 10 U4

Solution



Synopsis: Systems that I've upgraded that I end up with 2 Java processes
Apply to Release: 5.0 MP1
Affected Architecture(s): sun4u (Solaris 10 U4)
Resolves Bug ID(s): 1252931
Also Includes: N/A
Conflicting Patches: None
Other Required Patches: None
Keywords: Solaris 10 U4, Java child process hang, Java security policy

Rollback possible: Yes

Rollback Procedure:
1. Please see the section "Patch Uninstallation Instructions" below.

Description

 This patch addresses the following issues:

 "2 Java processes" is due to hanging Runtime.exec() call. This is identified to be Solaris10 bug
 (bug-id 6276483). Latest Solaris patch "12111-11" doesn't seem to resolve it. This patch is a
 workaround until this problem is resolved by Sun.

Patch Installation Instructions:

To apply this patch on a Solaris OpForce server:

 1. Create a patch directory, and extract:
      OpForce5.0MP1+p1252931.tgz
 2. Change directory to the patch directory.
 3. Run ./setup.sh.

Patch Uninstallation Instructions:

To remove this patch on a Solaris OpForce server:

 1. Create a patch directory, and extract:
    OpForce5.0MP1+p1252931.tgz
 2. Change directory to the patch directory.
 3. Run ./setup.sh uninstall

To apply/remove this patch on a Windows/Linux OpForce server:
- NA -

Attachments

OpForce5.0MP1_p1252931_303902.tgz (2 kBytes)

Supplemental Materials

SourceETrack
Value1252931

Legacy ID



303902


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