Fixes are available
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
OSGi commands listOSGiExtentions and listAvailableOSGiExtentions create new temporary adminstrative sessions but do not cleanup the associated workspace files in the wstemp directory when completed, causing it to fill up. This also causes a memory leak in the WorkSpaceManager.
Local fix
Ø N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: WebSphere Application Server users of OSGi * * applications. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: OSGi commands listOSGiExtensions and * * listAvailableOSGiExtensions cause * * files to accumulate in the wstemp * * directory. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Workspace related files accumulate in the wstemp directory and a memory leak occurs when running the listOSGiExtensions and listAvailableOSGiExtensions OSGi commands.
Problem conclusion
The OSGi commands were modified to cleanup the temporary adminstrative session and associated workspace files upon completion. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.7. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI40520
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Reported component ID
5724J0800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-05-05
Closed date
2015-06-18
Last modified date
2016-02-17
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 APP S
Fixed component ID
5724J0800
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022