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PI91200: ADD SUPPORT FOR ENCRYPTED PASSWORDS IN DRDA AUTHENTICATON STOREDIN GLOBAL VARIABLES

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APAR status

  • Closed as new function.

Error description

  • When authenticating DRDA connections, z/OS user information can
be replaced by alternate ids/passwords stored in global
variables. This enhancement replaces open text password
information with encrypted passwords for improved security.

Local fix

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Problem summary


    

  • ****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED: IBM Db2 Analytics Accelerator Loader for     *
*                 z/OS.                                        *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When authenticating DRDA connections,   *
*                      z/OS user information can be replaced   *
*                      by alternate ids/passwords stored in    *
*                      global variables. This enhancement      *
*                      replaces open text password             *
*                      information with encrypted passwords    *
*                      for improved security.                  *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION: APPLY the PTF.                               *
****************************************************************
Code has been changed to correct this condition.

    



Problem conclusion


    

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Temporary fix


    

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Comments


    

  • APPLY the PTF.

    



APAR Information




    

  • APAR number
    PI91200
    • 

  • Reported component name
    IDAA LOADER ZOS
    • 

  • Reported component ID
    5639OLA00
    • 

  • Reported release
    210
    • 

  • Status
    CLOSED  UR1
    • 

  • PE
    NoPE
    • 

  • HIPER
    NoHIPER
    • 

  • Special Attention
    NoSpecatt / Xsystem
    • 

  • Submitted date
    2017-12-06
    • 

  • Closed date
    2018-03-08
    • 

  • Last modified date
    2018-04-03
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  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
    

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  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
    

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Modules/Macros


    

  •    HLV$G000

    



Fix information


    

  • Fixed component name
    IDAA LOADER DAT
    • 

  • Fixed component ID
    5639OLE01
    • 



Applicable component levels


    

  • R210  PSY  UI54335
       UP18/03/20  P  F803
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            Modified date:
            

            03 April 2018
            

            
                      

        


        

        


      

    

  



    

  

  
    
            

          
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