Frequent Page Fault Processor Exception abends executing instruction REP MOVSD

(Last modified: 03Jan2002)

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fact

Novell NetWare 5.0

Novell NetWare Support Pack 4 (NW5SP4.EXE)

OS5SP4A.EXE

symptom

Frequent Page Fault Processor Exception abends executing instruction REP MOVSD

We are executing code in SERVER.NLM|CMovB

REQUESTR.NLM|TCPRcvCB+6F4 is also on the stack.

Server abends rights as it comes up and all throughout the day.

cause

These abends are occurring because the server receives a TCP packet which is fragmented to a point where all the header information for the packet is not complete.   

fix

Need to apply the latest FTF CLIB patch kit or released support pack.  

It is also recommended to apply NLSLSP4B.EXE which can be obtained from Novell's Support site through File Finder.  If customer is using MLA license, then it's recommended to change a set parameter to OFF.   Set Store NetWare 5 Conn SCL MLA usage in NDS = OFF.

document

Document Title: Frequent Page Fault Processor Exception abends executing instruction REP MOVSD
Document ID: 10052681
Solution ID: NOVL9624
Creation Date: 04May2000
Modified Date: 03Jan2002
Novell Product Class:NetWare

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