PK54565: AT THE 6.1.0.9 LEVEL APPLICATIONS CAN invoke a login module in a non-standard fashion

Fixes are available

APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

After installing fixpack 6.1.0.9 for WebSphere Application
Server, an application may be able to invoke an internal login
module in an incorrect fashion.

This only applies to an application internal login, and does not
apply to a client login.

Local fix

Problem summary

****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED: All users of WebSphere Application Server's  *
*                 JAAS Login functionality                     *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: At the 6.1.0.9 level, an application    *
*                      programmatic login can proceed          *
*                      with an absent or null password.        *
*                                                              *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
*                                                              *
****************************************************************
WebSphere Application Server's login method was not properly
validating the supplied parameters prior to processing login.

Problem conclusion

With this fix, WebSphere Application Server has been modified
to properly handle this type of programmatic login.

The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
fix pack 6.1.0.15 and 7.0.0.17.  Please refer to the
Recommended Updates page for delivery information:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

APAR number
PK54565
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
61A
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2007-10-11
Closed date
2007-11-15
Last modified date
2011-02-23

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Modules/Macros

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SECURITY
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Fix information

Fixed component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Fixed component ID
5724H8800

Applicable component levels

R61A PSY
UP
R61H PSY
UP
R61S PSY
UP
R61W PSY
UP
R61Z PSY
UP

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WebSphere Application Server

General

Software version:
6.1

Reference #:
PK54565

Modified date:
2011-02-23

PK54565: AT THE 6.1.0.9 LEVEL APPLICATIONS CAN invoke a login module in a non-standard fashion

Fixes are available

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APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

Local fix

Problem summary

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

APAR number

Reported component name

Reported component ID

Reported release

Status

PE

HIPER

Special Attention

Submitted date

Closed date

Last modified date

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Modules/Macros

Fix information

Fixed component name

Fixed component ID

Applicable component levels

R61A PSY

R61H PSY

R61S PSY

R61W PSY

R61Z PSY

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