APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Servers with FIPS 140-2 is enabled using java 8.0-6.25 will fail be able to use SSL communications.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * * using FIPS and java 8.0.5.25 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The RSAPSS algorithms are not * * available * * when the IMBJCEFIPS provide is used. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** SSL ports fail to start when IBMJDK 8.0.6.25 and IBMJCEFIPS provider is used.
Problem conclusion
WebSphere will disable the RSAPSS algorithm programmatically if FIPS 140-2 is enabled in the configuration and IBMJCEFIPS provider is used. To check if FIPS is enabled in WebSphere's configuration, from the adminconsole, security -> SSL certificate and key management > Manage FIPS and check if FIPS is enabled. or in security.xml, see if "com.ibm.security.useFIPS" is set to true (enabled) The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in 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 number
PH34651
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2021-02-19
Closed date
2021-03-23
Last modified date
2021-10-11
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
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Document Information
Modified date:
01 November 2021