PM33836: If logging is enabled a Java deadlock can occur

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• If large-scale logging is enabled a deadlock of Java threads can
  occur with following thread partners:
  com/ibm/wps/state/keymanager/KeyManagerImpl
  and
  com/ibm/wps/state/logging/Helper.
  

Local fix

• Disable logging for com.ibm.wps.state.keymanager.KeyManagerImpl.
  

Problem summary

• If large-scale logging is enabled a deadlock of Java threads can
  occur with following thread partners:
  com/ibm/wps/state/keymanager/KeyManagerImpl and
  com/ibm/wps/state/logging/Helper.
  

Problem conclusion

• Fixed com.ibm.wps.state.logging.Helper.dump() method.
  
  Manual Steps:
     None
  
  Platform Specific:
     This fix applies to all platforms.
  
  PM33836 is part of Cumulative Fix 13 - available on Fix Central.
  
  Portal 6.1.0.3 / 6.1.5.0:
  http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/swgquickorde
  r?apar=PM33723&productid=WebSphere%20Portal&brandid=5
  
  Portal 6.1.0.4 / 6.1.5.1:
  http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/swgquickorde
  r?apar=PM33732&productid=WebSphere%20Portal&brandid=5
  
  Portal 6.1.0.5 / 6.1.5.2:
  http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/swgquickorde
  r?apar=PM33742&productid=WebSphere%20Portal&brandid=5
  
  You may need to type or paste the complete address into your Web
  browser.
  

Temporary fix

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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

  WEBSPHERE PORTA

• Fixed component ID

  5724E7600

Applicable component levels

• R610 PSY

     UP

• R615 PSY

     UP

• R61C PSY

     UP