APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Logging in to the server with a mixed-case password phrase will fail with an authentication error when mixed-case password suppo is not enabled on the z/OS SAF security product.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V8.5 attempting to log into the * * server with a password phrase on * * z/OS using SAF when mixed-case password * * support is not enabled. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Password phrases do not work when * * mixed-case passwords are disabled on * * z/OS * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The erroneous assumption was made to fold password phrases to upper-case when mixed-case password was not in effect for RACF However, password phrases should be supported regardless of whether mixed-case password setting is enabled or disabled in RACF.
Problem conclusion
Allow password phrases regardless of the setting of mixed-case password setting in RACF. APAR PM85770 is currently targeted for inclusion in Fix Pack 8.5.5.0 of WebSphere Application Server V8.5. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980 In addition, please refer to URL: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=404&uid=swg27006970 for Fix Pack PTF information.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM85770
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-03-27
Closed date
2013-05-21
Last modified date
2013-05-21
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
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655I3500
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
14 December 2020