APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
IN APAR IZ74746 a new feature was introduced to allow blocking of browsers from accessing HTTP Access Services by coding their User-Agent string in the http.device.stanza file used by the Lotus Mobile Connect 6.1.4 Connection Manager. This function was inadvertently disabled, and was not discovered until recently. This APAR is being written to reinstate the feature.
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: LMC Connection Manager, HTTP access services * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: IN APAR IZ74746 a new feature was * * introduced to allow blocking * * of browsers from accessing HTTP * * Access Services by coding their * * User-Agent string in the * * http.device.stanza file used by the * * Lotus Mobile Connect 6.1.4 Connection * * Manager. This function * * was inadvertently disabled, and was * * not discovered until * * recently. This APAR is being * * written to reinstate the feature. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Update to FIXTEST containing this APAR. * **************************************************************** The monitor interval was disabled for http access services subsystems. This affected not only the blaclisting function but the IDLE checker and dead port cleanup functions which may lead to memory leaks.
Problem conclusion
A formal fix for this problem will be included in all product releases AFTER 6.1.4. Until that time a temporary fix may be obtained from the IBM Lotus Mobile Connect Support Center. To obtain this APAR fix or technical support for Lotus Mobile Connect you may either visit the Lotus Mobile Connect On-line Support Center at http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal /Overview/Software/Lotus/Lotus_Mobile_Connect ('Open Service Request'). If you need to reach IBM Support in the U.S. call 1-800-IBM-SERV. For Support outside of the U.S. please visit the IBM Contacts page at http://www.ibm.com /planetwide/ to find the direct dial support number for your location.
Temporary fix
A temporary fix is now available for this APAR from the IBM Lotus Mobile Connect (LMC) Level 2 support center. To obtain this fix please open a Problem Management Record (PMR) either by submitting a Service Request from the LMC Support Portal at - http://www-947.ibm.com/support/entry/portal/Overview/Software/Lo tus/Lotus_Mobile_Connect . A PMR can also be opened via telephone at 800-IBM-SERV or for the phone number in your area please visit http://www.ibm.com/planetwide.
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IZ86207
Reported component name
LOTUS MOBILE CO
Reported component ID
5724R2000
Reported release
614
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2010-10-05
Closed date
2010-10-28
Last modified date
2010-10-28
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
LOTUS MOBILE CO
Fixed component ID
5724R2000
Applicable component levels
R610 PSN
UP
R611 PSN
UP
R612 PSN
UP
R613 PSN
UP
R614 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 October 2010