PH40437: CLASSCASTEXCEPTION IN WEBCOLLABORATOR IN 9058

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• A class cast exception occurs in the WebCollaborator due to
  obtaining a Principal object from the subject but casting it to
  a String type.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server using 8.5.5.20 and 9.0.5.8 and       *
  *                  9.0.5.9 performing a logout of a web        *
  *                  application.                                *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: A class cast exception occurs in the    *
  *                      WebCollaborator due to                  *
  *                      obtaining a Principal object from the   *
  *                      subject but casting it to               *
  *                      a String type.                          *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  A class cast exception occurs in the WebCollaborator due to
  obtaining a Principal object from the subject but casting it to
  a String type.   This occurs during a logout of a web
  application.
  The logout will succeed but an exception will be thrown.
  

Problem conclusion

• The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  8.5.5.22 and 9.0.5.10. For more information, see 'Recommended
  Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
  

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