Fixes are available
9.0.5.0: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Refresh Pack
9.0.5.1: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 1
9.0.5.2: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 2
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
9.0.5.3: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 3
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Problem was reported with Apache web server version 2.4.6 and WebSphere Plug-in 9.0.0.9 and using non-IBM vendor module mod_hpfilter2.4. Previous version of Apache 2.2 web server using the same non-IBM vendor module with the Plug-in software works as expected.
Local fix
Comment out the module mod_hpfilter2.4 from the httpd.conf file
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: IBM WebSphere Application Server web * * server plugin users * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Crash occurs when using * * mod_hpfilter2.4 with WebSphere's * * apache plugin module * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** A crash occurs when using mod_hpfilter2.4 with mod_was_ap22_http or mod_was_ap24_http.
Problem conclusion
It appears that mod_hpfilter2.4 has defined an internal macro called "trim" which duplicates the name of an internal module used by WebSphere's apache module and this causes the crash to occur. WebSphere's plugin module has changed its macro name to a unique name to prevent this issue. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.16 and 9.0.5.0. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH08740
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
900
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2019-02-19
Closed date
2019-02-26
Last modified date
2019-04-02
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
WEBS APP SERV N
Fixed component ID
5724H8800
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
R900 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022