Patch-ID# 102514-02
Keywords: pointer vnode stdata streams faults stat() diskless
Synopsis: SunOS 4.1.4: specfs fixes                     
Date: May/05/97

Solaris Release: 1.1.2

SunOS Release: 4.1.4

Unbundled Product: 

Unbundled Release: 

Relevant Architectures: sparc
    NOTE: sun4 (all)

BugId's fixed with this patch: 4013608 1185845 

Changes incorporated in this version: 4013608

Patches accumulated and obsoleted by this patch: 

Patches which conflict with this patch: 

Patches required with this patch: 

Obsoleted by: 

Files included with this patch:  spec_vnodeops.o 

Problem Description: 

4013608  stat() on a device file gives wrong file size for diskless clients
1185845  bad data pointer in the stdata data structure causes data faults


Patch Installation Instructions: 

1) As root, make a backup of the original spec_vnodeops.o file:   
   mv /sys/`arch -k`/OBJ/spec_vnodeops.o /sys/`arch -k`/OBJ/spec_vnodeops.o.FCS

2) Copy the new spec_vnodeops.o file from the patch directory:
   cp `arch -k`/spec_vnodeops.o /sys/`arch -k`/OBJ/spec_vnodeops.o

3) Build and install a new kernel.   
   Please refer to the System and Network Administration Manual
   for information on building and installing a custom kernel.
