APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Bouncy Castle is embedded in IBM MQ and a newer version is available
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: This issue affects users of: MQ classes for Java MQ classes for JMS MQ Explorer MQ Resource Adapter MQ Managed File Transfer who utilise the Advanced Message Security (AMS) component of IBM MQ. Platforms affected: MultiPlatform **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: In previous releases of the product, AMS support in the IBM MQ classes for Java and IBM MQ classes for JMS has been dependent on support provided by the IBM implementation of the Java Cryptography Extensions (JCE). As of IBM MQ version 9.0, the AMS support in the IBM MQ classes for Java and the IBM MQ classes for JMS were updated to utilise the open-source "Bouncy Castle" package instead of using the IBM JCE as provided by the IBM JRE, thereby providing support for AMS when using non-IBM JREs. The necessary Bouncy Castle jar files are included as part of the IBM MQ classes for Java and IBM MQ classes for JMS installation package.
Problem conclusion
New versions of the Bouncy Castle jar files have become available to be shipped by IBM MQ, and the code change associated with this APAR updates the version of the Bouncy Castle jar files between: version 1.68 -> version 1.69 These are embedded into the MQ installation at the path: <MQ_INSTALLATION_ROOT>/java/lib/bcpkix-jdk15on.jar <MQ_INSTALLATION_ROOT>/java/lib/bcprov-jdk15on.jar <MQ_INSTALLATION_ROOT>/java/lib/bcutil-jdk15on.jar --------------------------------------------------------------- The fix is targeted for delivery in the following PTFs: Version Maintenance Level v9.2 LTS 9.2.0.4 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 number
IT38268
Reported component name
MQ BASE V9.2
Reported component ID
5724H7281
Reported release
920
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2021-09-03
Closed date
2021-09-30
Last modified date
2021-10-12
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
MQ BASE V9.2
Fixed component ID
5724H7281
Applicable component levels
[{"Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU053","label":"Cloud & Data Platform"},"Product":{"code":"SSYHRD","label":"IBM MQ"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"920"}]
Document Information
Modified date:
13 October 2021