APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Error message AMQ9616 is reported by MQ when the CipherSpec proposed by an SSL/TLS client is not enabled on the target SSL/TLS server. The message lists probable causes, but does not include the possibility that the proposed CipherSpec has been deprecated.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: Users of MQ who attempt to use deprecated CipherSpecs and encounter the AMQ9616 error message Platforms affected: MultiPlatform **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: A number of CipherSpecs which are considered weak have been deprecated within MQ, and are disabled by default. If a remote MQ client or queue manager attempts to connect to a queue manager using a CipherSpec that has been disabled, the AMQ9616 message will be reported by the queue manager at the receiving end of the MQ channel. The contents of the AMQ9616 message did not state CipherSpec deprecation as a possible cause of the error condition.
Problem conclusion
The AMQ9616 error message has been updated to included CipherSpec deprecation as a possible cause of the error condition. --------------------------------------------------------------- The fix is targeted for delivery in the following PTFs: Version Maintenance Level v7.5 7.5.0.8 v8.0 8.0.0.7 v9.0 CD 9.0.2 v9.0 LTS 9.0.0.1 The latest available maintenance can be obtained from 'WebSphere MQ Recommended Fixes' http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006037 If the maintenance level is not yet available information on its planned availability can be found in 'WebSphere MQ Planned Maintenance Release Dates' http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006309 ---------------------------------------------------------------
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV91218
Reported component name
WMQ LIN X86-64
Reported component ID
5724H7230
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2016-12-02
Closed date
2016-12-02
Last modified date
2017-06-01
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
WMQ LIN X86-64
Fixed component ID
5724H7230
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
31 March 2023