PM69423: HOST HEADER NOT SET IN HTTP REQUEST

Fixes are available

APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

When an HTTP request is received in the HTTP Channel Framework
code it does not set the Host header using the request URL
before forwarding the request. If this request is forwarded to
a proxy server which does not set the Host header, the request
will result in a HTTP 404 error message.

Local fix

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None
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Problem summary

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* USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
*                  Server V6.1, V8.0, and V8.5.                *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The Host header of the request is set   *
*                      using the remote host of the connection *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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When building an outbound request the HTTP Channel will add a
Host header, if the header is not present, and add it using the
value from the remote host. This can end up causing issues if
the remote host is a proxy and the proxy is not resetting the
Host header on the inbound request.

Problem conclusion

HTTP Channel was modified to use the URL host for the Host
header while building an outbound request.

APAR PM72936 is currently targeted for inclusion WebSphere
Application Server Fix Packs 6.1.0.47, 8.0.0.6, and 8.5.0.2.

The fix will also be delivered as sysrouted APAR PM76226 in
WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 7.0.0.29 for z/OS.

Please refer to URL:
//www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=404&uid=swg27006970
for Fix Pack availability.

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

APAR number
PM69423
Reported component name
WEB PROC SRVR F
Reported component ID
5655N5300
Reported release
610
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2012-07-23
Closed date
2012-10-31
Last modified date
2013-10-04

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

PM76226

Fix information

Fixed component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655I3500

Applicable component levels

R610 PSY UK97031
UP13/09/07 P F309

Fix is available

Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.

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Document Information

Modified date:
29 October 2021

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PM69423: HOST HEADER NOT SET IN HTTP REQUEST

Fixes are available

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APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

Local fix

Problem summary

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

APAR number

Reported component name

Reported component ID

Reported release

Status

PE

HIPER

Special Attention

Submitted date

Closed date

Last modified date

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

Fixed component ID

Applicable component levels

R610 PSY UK97031

Fix is available

Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.

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