Fixes are available
9.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 8
9.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 9
9.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 10
9.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server traditional V9.0 Fix Pack 11
9.0.5.0: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Refresh Pack
9.0.5.1: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 1
9.0.5.2: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 2
9.0.5.3: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 3
9.0.5.4: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 4
9.0.5.5: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 5
WebSphere Application Server traditional 9.0.5.6
9.0.5.7: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 7
9.0.5.8: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5.8
9.0.5.9: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5.9
9.0.5.10: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5.10
9.0.5.11: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5.11
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
JASPIC user group information is lost when using the jaspicSession.
Local fix
n/a
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * * V9.0. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: In a JASPI environment with * * jaspicSession * * cookie enabled, requests utilizing * * single * * signon (SSO) may fail access. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The user authenticates via a JASPIC Provider. Users group information is utilized for resource access. The jaspicSession cookie is utilized to persist the users group information across multiple requests. At some point the user fails authorization checks. Group information for the user has been lost.
Problem conclusion
Code has been changed to properly manage Subject caching and jaspicSession persistence. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 9.0.0.8. 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
PI89606
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Reported component ID
5724J0800
Reported release
900
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2017-10-31
Closed date
2018-03-07
Last modified date
2018-03-07
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
R900 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
03 May 2022