PI70873: java.lang.NullPointerException might occur during a request's cleanup.

Fixes are available

APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

When using Servlet 3.1, a java.lang.NullPointerException
might occur near the end of the request's cleanup cycle.
There is no impact in the application's functionality.  The
following stack should identify the issue:

Exception = java.lang.NullPointerException
>Source =
com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.srt31.SRTConnectionContext.finishCon
nection
>probeid = 74
>Stack Dump = java.lang.NullPointerException
>	at
com.ibm.ws.webcontainer31.srt.SRTServletRequest31.cleanupFro
mFinish(SRTServletRequest31.java:144)

Local fix

Problem summary

****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
*                  Server Liberty - Web Container              *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: java.lang.NullPointerException might    *
*                      occur during a request's cleanup.       *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
****************************************************************
When using Servlet 3.1, a java.lang.NullPointerException might
occur near the end of the request's cleanup cycle.  There should
be no impact in any application's functionality.  The following
stack should identify the issue:

Exception = java.lang.NullPointerException
>Source =
com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.srt31.SRTConnectionContext.finishConnect
ion
>probeid = 74
>Stack Dump = java.lang.NullPointerException
>	at
com.ibm.ws.webcontainer31.srt.SRTServletRequest31.cleanupFromFin
ish(SRTServletRequest31.java:144)

Problem conclusion

The WebContainer code was updated to correct the problem.

The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix
pack 16.0.0.4.  Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for
delivery information:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

APAR number
PI70873
Reported component name
WAS LIBERTY COR
Reported component ID
5725L2900
Reported release
CD0
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-10-18
Closed date
2016-10-18
Last modified date
2016-10-18

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
WAS LIBERTY COR
Fixed component ID
5725L2900

Applicable component levels

RCD0 PSY
UP

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Document Information

Modified date:
03 May 2022

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PI70873: java.lang.NullPointerException might occur during a request's cleanup.

Fixes are available

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APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

Local fix

Problem summary

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

APAR number

Reported component name

Reported component ID

Reported release

Status

PE

HIPER

Special Attention

Submitted date

Closed date

Last modified date

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

Fixed component ID

Applicable component levels

RCD0 PSY

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