PI76408: The method signature for java.security.SecureRandom.nextBytes() is no longer synchronized.

Fixes are available

APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

The method signature for
java.security.SecureRandom.nextBytes() is no longer
synchronized. Unsafe invocations of
java.security.SecureRandom.nextBytes() can result in
unexpected behaviour such as
java.lang.ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException.

Local fix

Problem summary

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* USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
*                  Server Liberty - Security                   *
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* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The method signature for                *
*                      java.security.SecureRandom.nextBytes()  *
*                      is no longer synchronized.              *
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* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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The method signature for java.security.SecureRandom.nextBytes()
is no longer synchronized. Unsafe invocations of
java.security.SecureRandom.nextBytes() can result in unexpected
behaviour such as java.lang.ArrayIndexOutOfBoundsException.

Problem conclusion

Invocations of java.security.SecureRandom.nextBytes() for shared
instances have been wrapped in an appropriate synchronization
block to ensure safe access in multi-threaded environments.

The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix
pack 17.0.0.1.  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
PI76408
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
2017-02-09
Closed date
2017-02-15
Last modified date
2017-02-15

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

[{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU059","label":"IBM Software w\/o TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SSD28V","label":"WebSphere Application Server Liberty Core"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"CD0","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"}}]

Document Information

Modified date:
04 May 2022

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PI76408: The method signature for java.security.SecureRandom.nextBytes() is no longer synchronized.

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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