IC62492: PASSWORDS ARE NOT SAVED CORRECTLY IN THE WEBSPHERE MQ V7 EXPLORER

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When the 'Save passwords to a file' option is selected in the
  WebSphere MQ V7 Explorer preferences (under Preferences ->
  WebSphere MQ Explorer -> Passwords), the passwords may not be
  saved correctly. This can cause subsequent connections relying
  on saved passwords, such as SSL connections which require
  keystore passwords, to fail.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  USERS AFFECTED:
  This issue affects all users trying to use the WMQ V7 Explorer's
  option 'Save passwords to a file'
  
  Platforms affected:
  Linux (Power),Linux (x86),Linux (x86-64),Windows
  
  ****************************************************************
  PROBLEM SUMMARY:
  The passwords were not being saved correctly, so when an attempt
  was made to retrieve and use them they were not valid.
  

Problem conclusion

• The passwords are saved and retrieved correctly
  
  ---------------------------------------------------------------
  The fix is targeted for delivery in the following PTFs:
  
                     v7.0
  Platform           Fix Pack 7.0.1.0
  --------           --------------------
  Windows            U200306
  Linux (x86)        U823664
  Linux (x86-64)     U823773
  Linux (Power)      U823666
  
  The latest available maintenance can be obtained from
  'WebSphere MQ Recommended Fixes'
  http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006037
  
  If the maintenance level is not yet available, information on
  its planned availability can be found in 'WebSphere MQ
  Planned Maintenance Release Dates'
  http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006309
  ---------------------------------------------------------------
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  WMQ WINDOWS V7

• Fixed component ID

  5724H7220

Applicable component levels

• R700 PSY

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