APAR status
Closed as duplicate of another APAR.
Error description
It is possible to use the IKeyman GUI and the runmqckm utility to create a certificate without a Common Name (CN) attribute in the Distinguished Name (DN). This is valid as described in the product documentation. . https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSFKSJ_9.0.0/com.ibm .mq.mig.doc/q001220_.htm . However when attempting the same operation with runmqakm the GSKit utility ended with the following error: . "CTGSK2098W The required common name field is empty. CTGSK3024W Invalid value for parameter "-dn" (C=US,O=ABC,OU=Test)."
Local fix
Use the IKeyman GUI or runmqckm utilities to create certificates without a CN.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: This affects users of MQ creating certificates with runmqakm who wish to omit the CN attribute Platforms affected: MultiPlatform **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The GSKit software bundled with MQ contained a defect which caused this problem.
Problem conclusion
The GSKit defect has been fixed in GSKit version 8.0.50.89. APAR IT25049 updates the level of GSKit supplied with MQ v8 to this level. APAR IT25459 updates the level of GSKit supplied with MQ v9.0 LTS to this level. --------------------------------------------------------------- The fix is targeted for delivery in the following PTFs: Version Maintenance Level v8.0 8.0.0.10 v9.0 LTS 9.0.0.5 The latest available maintenance can be obtained from 'WebSphere MQ Recommended Fixes' http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006037 If the maintenance level is not yet available information on its planned availability can be found in 'WebSphere MQ Planned Maintenance Release Dates' http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006309 ---------------------------------------------------------------
Temporary fix
Comments
This APAR is a duplicate of IT25049
APAR Information
APAR number
IT24267
Reported component name
IBM MQ BASE MP
Reported component ID
5724H7251
Reported release
800
Status
CLOSED DUB
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-03-02
Closed date
2018-07-05
Last modified date
2018-07-05
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
05 July 2018