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Abstract
NullPointerException occurs after change to com.ibm.ISecurityUtilityImpl.passwordUtil with WebSphere Application Server on IBM i
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PH55723 resolves the following problem:
ERROR DESCRIPTION:
After updating to 9.0.5.16, a java.lang.NullPointerException occurs related to a change to
com.ibm.ISecurityUtilityImpl.PasswordUtil with WAS on IBM i.
This prevents the WAS v9.0 product and application servers from being managed in the IBM Web Administration for i web application on the IBM i OS. The same symptom was observed on other platforms in the thinclient scenarios.
LOCAL FIX:
Rollback to the 9.0.5.15 fix pack level or use the Qshell (STRQSH) IBM Installation Manager and WebSphere Application Server commands on the IBM i OS to manage your IBM WebSphere Application Server product.
PROBLEM SUMMARY
USERS AFFECTED:
All users of IBM WebSphere Application Server
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
NullPointerExcepiton is observed at server startup and Thinclient scenarios
RECOMMENDATION:
None
A deadlock condition could happens at the time of class initialization. As a result, NullPointerException is thrown.
PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack 9.0.5.18 and 8.5.5.25. For more information, see Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
This fix supersedes (includes) the fix for PH50256, PH51611, PH53333, PH54406
ERROR DESCRIPTION:
After updating to 9.0.5.16, a java.lang.NullPointerException occurs related to a change to
com.ibm.ISecurityUtilityImpl.PasswordUtil with WAS on IBM i.
This prevents the WAS v9.0 product and application servers from being managed in the IBM Web Administration for i web application on the IBM i OS. The same symptom was observed on other platforms in the thinclient scenarios.
LOCAL FIX:
Rollback to the 9.0.5.15 fix pack level or use the Qshell (STRQSH) IBM Installation Manager and WebSphere Application Server commands on the IBM i OS to manage your IBM WebSphere Application Server product.
PROBLEM SUMMARY
USERS AFFECTED:
All users of IBM WebSphere Application Server
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
NullPointerExcepiton is observed at server startup and Thinclient scenarios
RECOMMENDATION:
None
A deadlock condition could happens at the time of class initialization. As a result, NullPointerException is thrown.
PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack 9.0.5.18 and 8.5.5.25. For more information, see Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server:
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
This fix supersedes (includes) the fix for PH50256, PH51611, PH53333, PH54406
Prerequisites
None
Installation Instructions
Review the readme.txt for detailed installation instructions.
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| V90 readme file | 3290 |
| V85 readme file | 3455 |
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| DOWNLOAD | RELEASE DATE | SIZE(Bytes) |
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| 9.0.5.15-WS-WAS-IFPH55723 | 18 September 2023 | 426837 | FC |
| 8.5.5.23-WS-WAS-IFPH55723 | 18 September 2023 | 425442 | FC |
Note: FC stands for Fix Central. Review the What is Fix Central (FC)? FAQs for more details.
Problems Solved
PH55723, PH50256, PH51611, PH53333, PH54406
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Technical Support
Contact IBM Support at https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/ or 1-800-IBM-SERV (US only).
Document Location
Worldwide
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Modified date:
19 September 2023
UID
ibm17034069