PH15390: NullPointerException ocurrs when security trace is enabled

9.0.5.2: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 2
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
9.0.5.3: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 3

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• NullPointerException occurs when security trace is enabled and
  we search for a missing entity.
  

Local fix

• Configure the ldapRegistry such that Liberty will only request
  valid attributes from the LDAP
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server with security trace enabled          *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: NullPointerException is thrown when     *
  *                      security trace is enabled.              *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  When returning a null entity after a search, if security trace
  is enabled, we throw a NullPointerException.
  

Problem conclusion

• We now handle null entities when tracing data objects.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix pack 8.5.5.17 and 9.0.5.2. 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

  WEBSPHERE APP S

• Fixed component ID

  5724J0800

Applicable component levels

• R800 PSY

     UP

• R850 PSY

     UP

• R900 PSY

     UP