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PH66426: SUPPORT AES-256 PASSWORD ENCRYPTION

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APAR status

  • Closed as new function.

Error description

  • Previous fixpacks only support AES-128

Local fix

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Problem summary


    

  • ****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
*                  Server                                      *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: WebSphere Application Server only       *
*                      supported AES-128 Password Encryption   *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
****************************************************************
WebSphere Application Server only
supported AES-128 Password Encryption

    



Problem conclusion


    

  • This APAR adds support for using AES-256 Password Encryption.

The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
9.0.5.24 and 8.5.5.28. For more information, see 'Recommended
Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553

    



Temporary fix


    

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Comments


    

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APAR Information




    

  • APAR number
    PH66426
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  • 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
    2025-05-06
    • 

  • Closed date
    2025-06-16
    • 

  • Last modified date
    2025-06-16
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  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
    

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  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
    

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Fix information


    

  • Fixed component name
    WEBS APP SERV N
    • 

  • Fixed component ID
    5724H8800
    • 



Applicable component levels


    








      
              
                            

              

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Document Information


            

            


                        

            Modified date:
            

            16 June 2025
            

            
                      

        


        

        


      

    

  



    

  

  
    
            

          
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