Re: aix allows clearing the interface stats

[Troy Bollinger <troy () AUSTIN IBM COM>]

Quoting alex medvedev (alexm () PYCCKUE ORG):
> aix versions 4.x.x will let a non-priveledged user clear the
> network interface statistics, thus annoying system administrators and
> interfering with the system scripts that depend on those numbers >:-]
>
> $ netstat -in --> shows stats
> $ netstat -Zi --> clears them without checking the uid
>
> ibm was informed about a month ago and the problem was taken care of.

The fix for this problem is still in the testing phase.  When released,
customers can order the following APAR:

  Abstract:   non-root users can issue the netstat -Z flag
  4.3.x APAR: IY12147

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Troy Bollinger <troy () austin ibm com>
Network Security Analyst
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