PM17173: ADDITIONAL DEBUG MESSAGES ADDED WHEN "SECURE" FLAG IS ENABLED IN SSO SETTINGS.

Fixes are available

APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

Additional debug messages added when "Secure" flag is enabled
in SSO settings.

When Secure flag is not set on the LTPA cookie, we are going to
print
following message.

[6/23/10 11:03:32:875 EDT] 00000018 WebAttributes 3   Cookie
will be
sent over both http and https protocol

When Secure flag is set on the LTPA cookie, we are going to
print
following.

[6/23/10 11:03:40.764 EDT] 00000018 WebAttributes 3   Cookie is
secure.
It will be sent only over https protocol.

Local fix

Problem summary

****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
*                  Server using LTPA token                     *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: LTPA Token looks disappeared            *
*                      when URL is redirected/forwarded over   *
*                      http protocol causes users logged out   *
*                      from application.                       *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
****************************************************************
When "Requires SSL" is enabled in Single sign-on panel
in administration console, the LTPA token is created with
"Secure" cookie attribute.  LTPA token is sent only over https
protocol and not sent over http protocol. This is an expected
behavior, however it is not easy to find out why LTPA token is
not sent over to the next page.  This APAR will clearly show
in the trace LTPA token attribute.

Problem conclusion

Additional trace message is in place to indicate
whether or not LTPA token is sent over HTTP and HTTPS, or HTTP
only. The message will show up when LTPA token is set to HTTP
response.

When "Requires SSL" is enabled,
1. Security -> Global security
2. Expand "Web and SIP security"
3. Click "Single sign-on(SSO)"
4. Enable "Requires SSL" checkbox.

Trace will show:
"[6/23/10 11:03:40.764 EDT] 00000018
WebAttributes 3   Cookie is secure. It will be sent only over
https protocol."

If "Require SSL" is disabled, the trace will show:
[6/23/10 11:03:32:875 EDT] 00000018 WebAttributes 3   Cookie
will be sent over both http and https protocol

This APAR applies to WebSphere Application Server v7 and above.

The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
fix pack 7.0.0.13.  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
PM17173
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2010-06-24
Closed date
2010-07-19
Last modified date
2010-07-19

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

R700 PSY
UP

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Document Information

Modified date:
24 October 2021

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PM17173: ADDITIONAL DEBUG MESSAGES ADDED WHEN "SECURE" FLAG IS ENABLED IN SSO SETTINGS.

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:

Fix information

Fixed component name

Fixed component ID

Applicable component levels

R700 PSY

Document Information

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