APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Four character Cipher suites are not recognized for the WebSphere Application Server Daemon which is using System SSL. It is working for TLSv1.3 but none of the other protocols that support 4-character ciphers.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * * V8.5 * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Unable to set up 4 Character Ciphers * * for * * TLSv1.0,TLSv1.1,TLSv1.2 for daemon SSSL * * on zOS. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Unable to set up 4 Character Ciphers for TLSv1.0,TLSv1.1,TLSv1.2 for daemon SSSL on zOS.
Problem conclusion
Code has been revised to address this problem and allow the use 4 Cipher Characters for TLSv1.0,TLSv1.1,TLSv1.2. The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack 9.0.5.17 and 8.5.5.25. 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
PH53800
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2023-04-10
Closed date
2023-06-14
Last modified date
2023-06-14
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
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655I3500
Applicable component levels
[{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU011","label":"Systems - zSystems software"},"Product":{"code":"SG19O","label":"WebSphere Application Server for z\/OS"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF054","label":"z Systems"}],"Version":"850"}]
Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2023