APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The following error is seen and the server will not start. Root exception is javax.net.ssl.SSLHandshakeException: PKIX path building failed: com.ibm.security.cert.IBMCertPathBuilderException: unable to find valid certification path to requested target
Local fix
workaround is add the certificate in the error in systemOut.log to the NodeDefaultTruststore or CellDefaultTruststore
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Unable to connect to LDAP server when * * when configured with a SSL reference. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The SSL configuration reference by the LDAP configuration is not being used for the connection to the LDAP server. Making it not possible to access the LDAP user registry.
Problem conclusion
The bug has been fixed. This APAR has been superseded by PH53876 The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.24 and 9.0.5.15. 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
PH51918
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
2023-01-13
Closed date
2023-02-27
Last modified date
2023-06-09
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
[{"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","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"}}]
Document Information
Modified date:
10 June 2023