Fixes are available
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
7.0.0.41: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 41
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
8.0.0.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 13
7.0.0.43: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 43
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.0.0.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
7.0.0.45: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 45
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15
7.0.0.45: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP60 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.41: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP20 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.43: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP41 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
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 new function.
Error description
Allow the TLS_FALLBACK_SCSV pseudo cipher to be sent by IBM HTTP Server on distributed operating systems. This helps browsers from being fooled into downgrading TLS versions.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of IBM HTTP Server with SSL enabled * * and using TLS ciphers * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Browsers could be fooled into * * downgrading TLS versions. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply this fix if using IBM HTTP Server * * with SSL enabled with TLS ciphers * **************************************************************** The TLS_FALLBACK_SCSV extension has been enabled for inbound and outbound SSL.
Problem conclusion
IHS supports and sends TLS_FALLBACK_SCSV on distributed operating systems once this fix is applied. This is enabled by default with this fix, but can be disabled by setting the directive 'SSLFallbackProtection OFF' This fix is targeted for IBM HTTP Server fix packs: - 7.0.0.41 - 8.0.0.13 - 8.5.5.9
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI52299
Reported component name
IBM HTTP SERVER
Reported component ID
5724J0801
Reported release
800
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-11-11
Closed date
2016-02-26
Last modified date
2016-02-26
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
IBM HTTP SERVER
Fixed component ID
5724J0801
Applicable component levels
R700 PSY
UP
R800 PSY
UP
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
07 September 2022