PH17028: AdminAgent console can display incorrect security configuration

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

• The security configuration for federated repositories is shown
  from the first AdminAgent or AppSrv profile accessed despite
  swapping profiles in the console or wsadmin.
  

Local fix

• restart adminagent and select the intended console.
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  Users of IBM WebSphere Application Server   *
  *                  using the standalone "management" profile   *
  *                  (AdminAgent) with federated repositories    *
  *                  enabled for security.                       *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: AdminAgent console can display          *
  *                      security configuration for another      *
  *                      profile.                                *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  When an Application Server profile (example: AppSrv01) is
  grouped under a management profile (example: AdminAgent) and
  federated repositories is enabled, when the repositories are
  listed in the admin console or wsadmin, the first
  configuration accessed will be shown even after swapping
  console profiles or wsadmin ports.
  

Problem conclusion

• The code was fixed to display the correct security for the
  profile.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix pack 9.0.5.2 and 8.5.5.17.  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

     UP

• R900 PSY

     UP