PM71336: THE CLASSES IN ASM-ALL-4.0.JAR ARE VISIBLE TO APPLICATIONS.

8.5.0.2: WebSphere Application Server V8.5 Fix Pack 2

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• The problem is that the classes in asm-all-4.0.jar are visible
  to applications.  They should not be.
  .
  .
  The following error (or similar) may occur:
    java.lang.IncompatibleClassChangeError:
                  org.objectweb.asm.ClassVisitor
  

Local fix

• N/A
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server who deploy ASM libraries with their  *
  *                  applications                                *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Classloading errors occur for           *
  *                      applications that deploy ASM libraries  *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  The internal ASM libraries used by WebSphere Application
  Server were accessible by applications. If the application
  also deploys ASM libraries, it is possible for conflicts to
  occur.
  

Problem conclusion

• The internal ASM libaries have been altered to only be visible
  to WebSphere Application Server, not applications.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix pack 8.5.0.2.  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 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

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