Fixes are available
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
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15
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
IHS supports ECDHE_RSA ciphers, but does not use them by default nor prefer them.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: IBM HTTP Server (IHS) 8.0 and 8.5 users * * with SSL enabled * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: TLS1.2 in IHS 8.0 and 8.5 was not * * using ECDHE_RSA ciphers by default * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply this fix if using IHS 8.0 and 8.5 * * with SSL enabled * **************************************************************** ECDHE_RSA ciphers were not being used by default under TLS1.2 in IHS 8.0 and 8.5
Problem conclusion
The default ciphers under TLS1.2 were changed to use ECDHE_RSA ciphers as highest priority. This fix is targeted for IBM HTTP Server fix packs: - 8.0.0.14 - 8.5.5.12
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI81589
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
2017-05-16
Closed date
2017-06-12
Last modified date
2017-08-16
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
R800 PSY
UP
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
07 September 2022