PH65161: UPGRADE TO 9.0.5.22 and 8.5.5.27 COULD TRIGGER "THE SPECIFIED SSLALIAS:NAME DOES NOT EXIST." ERROR.

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• After upgrade of WebSphere Application Server to 9.0.5.22, this
  is seen in the errors (and trace),
  even if com.ibm.websphere.ssl.fallback.for.nonexistent.alias is
  set to true.
  
  -----
  The specified sslAlias :<<NAME>> does not exist. Falling back to
  the default ssl settings. Exit
  -----
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server                                      *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: com.ibm.websphere.ssl.fallback.for.none *
  *                      xistent.alias property does not work    *
  *                      after applying PH63778                  *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  After applying PH63778, SSL communication may fail due to the
  fallback no longer functioning. Additionally, users may
  encounter SSL alias errors, such as those referencing
  'nodename/DefaultSSLSettings'
  

Problem conclusion

• The defect has been fixed.
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  9.0.5.23 and 8.5.5.28. For more information, see 'Recommended
  Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
  
  PH65161 is downloadable from the "Download Package" section in
  the following page:
  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/ph63778-mqdefaultsslsettings-
  ignored-85526-90520-and-90521
  

Temporary fix

• Manually create an alias for the required SSL settings and use i
  instead of non-existent alias.
  

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