APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
IBMJCEPlus became the default JCE security provider in the service refresh 7 of the IBM SDK version 8. This caused Portlet Container to break since the MessageDigest implementations from IBMJCEPlus are not cloneable.
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Portlet Container users of WebSphere * * 8.5.5.21 or earlier and WebSphere 9.0.5.11 * * or earlier which run on IBM Java 8.0.7.0 * * or later. Affected platforms include AIX, * * Linux, and Windows. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: IllegalStateException occurs during * * portlet event processing within * * Portlet Container's CacheHelper Class * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** With service refresh 7 for IBM SDK version 8, the IBMJCEPlus became the default JCE security provider on some operating systems. However, the MessageDigest algorithms within IBMJCEPlus are not clonable (but are for IBMJCE). Per the MessageDigest API, implementations are not required to implement the Cloneable interface. Nevertheless, this SDK change caused an unexpected java.lang.CloneNotSupportedException within the Portlet Container, resulting in the java.lang.IllegalStateException described above. See refresh information here: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/sdk-java-technology/8?topic=wn- servi ce-refresh-7
Problem conclusion
The Portlet Container code has been updated to specifically use the IBMJCE provider in order to avoid this error. The fix for this APAR is targeted for WebSphere version 9.0.5.12, and 8.5.5.22. 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
PH44227
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
2022-02-16
Closed date
2022-03-23
Last modified date
2022-03-23
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
[{"Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU059","label":"IBM Software w\/o TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SSEQTP","label":"WebSphere Application Server"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"9.0"}]
Document Information
Modified date:
24 March 2022