Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
java.lang.NullPointerException caused by PH34711
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of JSF Portlet Bridge with PH34711 * * applied on IBM WebSphere Application * * Server versions 8.5.5.5-8.5.5.19 and * * 8.0.0.15. Users of JSF-2.0 on WebSphere * * Liberty versions 21.0.0.4 and 21.0.0.5. * * Note: IBM WebSphere Application Server * * version 9.0 is unaffected by this NPE. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: java.lang.NullPointerException caused * * by PH34711 * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Users of JSF Portlet Bridge will encounter a NullPointerException during any request. Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException at org.apache.myfaces.view.facelets.DefaultFaceletsStateManagementS trategy.restoreView(DefaultFaceletsStateManagementStrategy.java: 154) at org.apache.myfaces.application.jsp.JspStateManagerImpl.restoreVi ew(JspStateManagerImpl.java:432) at org.apache.myfaces.shared_impl.view.ViewDeclarationLanguageBase. restoreView(ViewDeclarationLanguageBase.java:106) Additionally, it is possible for Liberty users of JSF-2.0 to be affected if the view state string is modified improperly in any way.
Problem conclusion
The JSF implementation was updated to handle a missing or corrupt viewstate string to avoid this NPE. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix packs 8.5.5.20 and 21.0.0.6. Note: IBM WebSphere Application Server version 9.0 is unaffected by this NPE. 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
PH36923
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
2021-05-04
Closed date
2021-05-20
Last modified date
2021-06-07
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
R800 PSY
UP
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
03 May 2022