Fixes are available
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Running a query on HPEL logs using the HPELControlServiceMBean may generate a NPE like the one below: NPE: Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException at java.util.regex.Matcher.getTextLength(Matcher.java:1246) at java.util.regex.Matcher.reset(Matcher.java:320) at java.util.regex.Matcher.<init>(Matcher.java:240) at java.util.regex.Pattern.matcher(Pattern.java:1100) at com.ibm.websphere.logging.hpel.reader.filters.MultipleCriteriaFi lter .accept(MultipleCriteriaFilter.java:107) at com.ibm.ws.logging.hpel.impl.LogRecordBrowser$FullFilterVerifier .fil terAccepts(LogRecordBrowser.java:250) at com.ibm.ws.logging.hpel.impl.OneLogFileRecordIterator.getNext(On eLog FileRecordIterator.java:546) at com.ibm.ws.logging.hpel.impl.OneLogFileRecordIterator.hasNext(On eLog FileRecordIterator.java:427) at com.ibm.ws.logging.hpel.impl.OneLogFileRecordIterator.next(OneLo gFil eRecordIterator.java:582) at com.ibm.ws.logging.hpel.impl.LogRecordBrowser$OnePidRecordListIm pl.c ountNow(LogRecordBrowser.java:859) at com.ibm.ws.logging.hpel.impl.LogRecordBrowser$OnePidRecordListIm pl.g etCache(LogRecordBrowser.java:610) at com.ibm.ws.logging.hpel.impl.ServerInstanceLogRecordListImpl.get Cach e(ServerInstanceLogRecordListImpl.java:89) at com.ibm.websphere.logging.hpel.reader.RemoteResultCollector.getL ogLi stForServerInstance(RemoteResultCollector.java:125) at com.ibm.ws.runtime.mbean.HPELControlServiceMBean.getLogListForSe rver Instance(HPELControlServiceMBean.java:408)
Local fix
Disable HPEL
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Running a query on HPEL logs using * * the HPELControlServiceMBean * * is generating a NullPointerException * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Running a query on HPEL logs using the HPELControlServiceMBean is generating a java.lang.NullPointerException
Problem conclusion
We have added a null check to avoid the NullPointerException The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.10. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PI61029
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-04-19
Closed date
2016-06-28
Last modified date
2016-06-28
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
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022