PH45688: CHANGING THE WEBSPHERE DEFAULT PROTOCOL TO TLSV1.3,TLSV1.2

APAR status

• Closed as new function.

Error description

• Updating the WebSphere default protocol to TLSv1.3,TLSv1.2 so on
  the 2 strongest protocols are enabled by default.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server                                      *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Changing the default protocol to        *
  *                      TLSv1.3,TLSv1.2                         *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  Upgrading our security on new profiles,  the new default
  protocol
  setting will be TLSv1.3,TLSv1.2.
  

Problem conclusion

• Added code to change the default protocols to TLSv1.3,TLSv1.3
  
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  8.5.5.22 and 9.0.5.13. 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