PH30827: SESSION ACTIVE FOR OVER 1 HOUR IS NOT INVALIDATED.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• If a session is active for more than 1 hour, it is never
  invalidated. This issue occurs when the invalidation timeout is
  set to 15 minutes or more.
  
  This issue can occur if the
  application is making getHttpSessionById() calls.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server                                      *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Session may not be released when        *
  *                      getHttpSessionById() method are used.   *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  When getHttpSessionById() method are used in application,
  session reference counter may incorrectly set which can caused
  session never timeout.
  

Problem conclusion

• Code changes were made to correct the session reference
  counter when getHttpSessionById() method are used.
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  8.5.5.20 and 9.0.5.7. For more information, see 'Recommended
  Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
  
  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
  

Temporary fix

Comments

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

  WEBS APP SERV N

• Fixed component ID

  5724H8800

Applicable component levels

• R850 PSY

     UP

• R900 PSY

     UP