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Oracle ODBC driver hangs in SQLDescribeParam call when parameter contains a SUBSTR argument

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TitleOracle ODBC driver hangs in SQLDescribeParam call when parameter contains a SUBSTR argument
URL NameOracle-ODBC-driver-hangs-in-SQLDescribeParam-call-when-parameter-contains-a-SUBSTR-argument
Article Number000186225
EnvironmentProduct: Connect for ODBC Oracle Wire Protocol driver
Version: 07.16.0265
OS: all supported platforms
Database: Oracle
Application: all supported applications
Question/Problem Description
A hang is seen in the SQLDescribeParam call when a parameter contains a SUBSTR argument.
Steps to Reproduce
Clarifying Information
Run:

INSERT into test (s_col01) values (substr(?,1,512))
Error Message
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Enhancement Number
Cause
Resolution
Upgrade to the latest hot fix 07.16.0265 or later, with which this issue does not occur.
Refer to "Connect and Connect64 for ODBC hot fix download and install instructions" for instructions on how to download and install the hot fix.
Workaround
Place the question mark between brackets: 

INSERT into test (s_col01) values (substr((?),1,512))
Notes
Last Modified Date6/22/2016 9:09 AM
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