PM87246: SSL connection fails when encoded password is set as AdminClient property programatically.

Fixes are available

APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

If a client has SSL keyStore and trustStore passwords in plain
text, the SSL connection from the JMX client to server works
fine. However, if they have the SSL keyStore and trustStore
passwords in an encrypted format, then the same connection
fails.

Example of working case:
p.setProperty("javax.net.ssl.trustStorePassword", "WebAS");
p.setProperty("javax.net.ssl.keyStorePassword", "WebAS");

Example of failing case:
p.setProperty("javax.net.ssl.trustStorePassword",
"{xor}CDo9xyz=");
p.setProperty("javax.net.ssl.keyStorePassword",
"{xor}CDo9xyz=");

Local fix

Specify passwords in plain text until the fix is available.

Problem summary

****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
*                  Server AdminClient.                         *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: SSL connection fails when encoded       *
*                      password is set as AdminClient          *
*                      property programatically.               *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
****************************************************************
If a multi-threaded Java application makes a call to security
enabled WebSphere Application Server using AdminClientFactory
APIs, and AdminClient is created by passing encoded
javax.net.ssl.keyStorePassword and
javax.net.ssl.trustStorePassword properties, the SSL connction
will fail. For example:
p.setProperty("com.ibm.ssl.trustStorePassword",
"{xor}CDo9Hgw=");
p.setProperty("com.ibm.ssl.keyStorePassword", "{xor}CDo9Hgw=");
When such properties are plain text, or encoded values are set
in client.ssl.props, the SSL connection will succeed.

Problem conclusion

Code changes have been made to decode the values before setting
appropriate system properties.

The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
fix pack 7.0.0.31, 8.0.0.7, and 8.5.5.1.  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
PM87246
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Reported component ID
5724J0800
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-04-17
Closed date
2013-05-21
Last modified date
2013-05-21

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

R700 PSY
UP
R800 PSY
UP
R850 PSY
UP

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Document Information

Modified date:
12 January 2022

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PM87246: SSL connection fails when encoded password is set as AdminClient property programatically.

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

R700 PSY

R800 PSY

R850 PSY

Document Information

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