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Abstract
This problem can surface in 3 different areas.
1. NullPointerException in socket factory in 8.5.5.21 and 9.0.5.11.
2. The Profile management GUI tool and the migration GUI tool cannot connect with Deployment manager.
3. The ORB fails to initialize
Download Description
PH45760 resolves the following problem:
ERROR DESCRIPTION:
A java.lang.NullPointerException error occurs in the in WebSphere socket factory when no properties are provided for the connection. This error was introduced and applies only to fix packs to 8.5.5.21 and 9.0.5.11.
ERROR DESCRIPTION:
A java.lang.NullPointerException error occurs in the in WebSphere socket factory when no properties are provided for the connection. This error was introduced and applies only to fix packs to 8.5.5.21 and 9.0.5.11.
1. You might observe the following call stack in FFDC:
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java.lang.NullPointerException
at com.ibm.websphere.ssl.protocol.SSLSocketFactory.setSSLSocketProperties(SSLSocketFactory.java:692) at com.ibm.websphere.ssl.protocol.SSLSocketFactory.createSocket(SSLSocketFactory.java:391) at com.ibm.ws.ssl.config.WSSocket.connect(WSSocket.java:225) at sun.net.NetworkClient.doConnect(NetworkClient.java:192) at sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(HttpClient.java:494) at sun.net.www.http.HttpClient.openServer(HttpClient.java:589) at com.ibm.net.ssl.www2.protocol.https.c.(c.java:19) at com.ibm.net.ssl.www2.protocol.https.c.a(c.java:30) at com.ibm.net.ssl.www2.protocol.https.d.getNewHttpClient(d.java:78) at sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect0(HttpURLConnection.java:1174) at sun.net.www.protocol.http.HttpURLConnection.plainConnect(HttpURLConnection.java:1068) at com.ibm.net.ssl.www2.protocol.https.d.connect(d.java:73) at com.ibm.net.ssl.www2.protocol.https.b.connect(b.java:90) at com.ibm.ecm.configmgr.app.acm.util.RESTHttpsURLConnection.invoke(RESTHttpsURLConnection.java:275) at com.ibm.ecm.configmgr.app.acm.applicationserver.WebsphereApplicationServer$TestActivity.testWork(WebsphereApplicationServer.java:411) |
2. You might observe an error like the following from the manageprofiles command or the migration tool command:
| dmgrHost: Unable to connect to the deployment manager on the specified hostname and port |
3. You might observe ORB fails to initialize with the following trace:
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14:35:03.380 com.ibm.ws.orbimpl.transport.WSTransport init(ORB) P=101302:O=0:CT ORBRas[default] SECURITY CONFIG ERROR: Error loading security interceptor, security is disabled. Check to ensure com.ibm.CORBA.ConfigURL is setup correctly and that SAS.JAR is in the classpath.
14:35:03.771 com.ibm.ws.orbimpl.transport.WSTransport init(ORB) P=101302:O=0:CT ORBRas[default] Invalid ConnectionInterceptor name. The invalid name is: com.ibm.ISecurityLocalObjectBaseL13Impl.SecurityConnectionInterceptor 14:35:03.771 com.ibm.ws.orbimpl.transport.WSTransport init(ORB) P=101302:O=0:CT ORBRas[default] org.omg.CORBA.INITIALIZE: vmcid: 0x0 minor code: 0 completed: No at com.ibm.ISecurityUtilityImpl.ServiceInit.init(ServiceInit.java:237) at com.ibm.ISecurityUtilityImpl.ServiceInit.initialize(ServiceInit.java:119) at com.ibm.ISecurityLocalObjectBaseL13Impl.SecurityConnectionInterceptor.init(SecurityConnectionInterceptor.java:352) at com.ibm.ISecurityLocalObjectBaseL13Impl.SecurityConnectionInterceptor.init(SecurityConnectionInterceptor.java:330) at com.ibm.ws.orbimpl.transport.WSTransport.init(WSTransport.java:168) at com.ibm.rmi.corba.PluginRegistry.initPlugin(PluginRegistry.java:228) at com.ibm.rmi.corba.PluginRegistry.initPlugins(PluginRegistry.java:214) at com.ibm.rmi.corba.PluginRegistry.initPlugin(PluginRegistry.java:195) at com.ibm.rmi.corba.ORB.initializePrereqPlugins(ORB.java:652) at com.ibm.rmi.corba.ORB.orbParameters(ORB.java:1432) at com.ibm.rmi.corba.ORB.set_parameters(ORB.java:1356) at com.ibm.CORBA.iiop.ORB.set_parameters(ORB.java:1697) at org.omg.CORBA.ORB.init(ORB.java:473) |
PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
The WebSphere runtime is updated to check whether properties exist before attempting to use them.
The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix packs 8.5.5.22 and 9.0.5.12.
For more information, see 'Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
For more information, see 'Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
INCLUDED FIXES:
The installation package for the V90 version of this fix, 9.0.5.11-WS-WAS-IFPH45670_PH45739, includes fixes for APAR PH45739:
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ERROR DESCRIPTION: The GUI version of the profile management tool and the migration tool fails to connect with the deployment manager even when all the parameters are correct. There is no helpful message on the screen. The issue occurs after upgrading to WebSphere 9.0.5.11.
USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0.5.11 who use the GUI of Profile Management tool and the Migration tool. PROBLEM CONCLUSION: The GUI versions of the Profile Management tool and the Migration tool fail to use the correct SSLSocket factory information.
Since the Profile Management and Migration tools do not install on all platforms, APAR PH45739 does not apply to all platforms. If a fix for APAR PH45739 applies to the platform that you are updating, when 9.0.5.11-WS-WAS-IFPH45670_PH45739.zip is provided as a repository to the Installation Manager, you see a screen that is similar to the following: 
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Prerequisites
None
Installation Instructions
Review the readme.txt for detailed installation instructions.
| URL | SIZE (Bytes) |
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| V85 readme file | 5667 |
| V90 readme file | 5561 |
| PH45739 V90 readme file | 3133 |
Download Package
Important note: WebSphere Application Server and Liberty fix access requires S&S Entitlement in 2021. Use properly registered IDs to download the fixes in this table.
| DOWNLOAD | RELEASE DATE | SIZE (BYTES) |
URL
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| 8.5.5.21-WS-WAS-IFPH45670 | 26 April 2022 | 229752 | FC |
| 9.0.5.11-WS-WAS-IFPH45670_PH45739 | 26 April 2022 | 229678 | FC |
Note: FC stands for Fix Central. Review the What is Fix Central (FC)? FAQs for more details.
Problems Solved
PH45670, PH44602
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Technical Support
Contact IBM Support at https://www.ibm.com/software/mysupport/s/ or 1-800-IBM-SERV (US only).
Document Location
Worldwide
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Problems (APARS) fixed
Problems (APARS) fixed
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Document Information
Modified date:
18 May 2022
UID
ibm16575137