PH53876: STANDALONE LDAP USES THE WRONG SSL CONFIGURATION

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• In certain scenarios, Standalone LDAP code will load the wrong
  SSL configuration when it attempts to connect to the LDAP. This
  can cause issues during the SSL handshake.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server who use ORB thin client and LDAP     *
  *                  mutual SSL connection in Standalone LDAP    *
  *                  configuration                               *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Intermittent LDAP connection failures   *
  *                      during high load of CSIv2 requests.     *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  After PH44422, under high load with ORB requests occurring
  within a short time frame, intermittent failures in LDAP
  connections occurred. The ORB SSL properties was mistakenly
  applied to LDAP connections, resulting in connection failures.
  

Problem conclusion

• The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  8.5.5.24 and 9.0.5.17. For more information, see 'Recommended
  Updates for
  WebSphere Application Server':
  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
  

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

  WEBS APP SERV N

• Fixed component ID

  5724H8800

Applicable component levels