A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When a request to the context root without leading slash is made the getPathInfo() returns a string with a leading '/' for the first request, but it returns null for the same second request.
Local fix
N/A
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server versions Liberty Profile * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The second request to a context root * * without a leading slash causes * * getPathInfo() to return null. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The first request to the context root without a leading slash correctly returns '/' when getPathInfo() in called. On subsequent requests to this URL, getPathInfo() returns null.
Problem conclusion
WebContainer code has been fixed to return the correct value for getPathInfo() 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 number
PM76167
Reported component name
LIBERTY PROFILE
Reported component ID
5724J0814
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-10-30
Closed date
2012-10-30
Last modified date
2013-03-28
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
LIBERTY PROFILE
Fixed component ID
5724J0814
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 October 2021