PH32467: PROVIDE OPTION TO TELL THE JSSE TO USE THE SERVER SIDE'S CIPHER ORDER IN A SSL COMMUNICATION.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• There was way to tell the JSSE to use the servers cipher order
  in a SSL handshake.  Providing an option to allow it.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server                                      *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Needs a way to for the to enfore the    *
  *                      cipher order on the server side of      *
  *                      the communication.                      *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  Adding a custom property that will allow users to specify to
  use the server's cipher order during a SSL handshake.
  

Problem conclusion

• Add custom property, com.ibm.websphere.ssl.enforceCipherOrder.
   When set to true users tell the server to use the cipher order
  of the server side of the SSL communication.
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  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

• R900 PSY

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