PM85733: PARAMETER MAPS OF A PORTLET REQUEST RETRIEVED VIA GET METHODS SH OULD NOT CONTAIN NULL VALUES

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Method PortletRequest.getParameterMap returns a parameter map
  that may contain null values.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server V8.5                                 *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Method                                  *
  *                      PortletRequest.getParameterMap()        *
  *                      returns a parameter map                 *
  *                      that may contain null values.           *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  The method PortletRequest.getParameterMap() returns a
  parameter map that may contain null values.
  

Problem conclusion

• Method PortletRequest.getParameterMap() is changed to return a
  map that does not contain null values.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix pack 8.5.5.  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 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

• R850 PSY

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