A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as new function.
Error description
It is not possible to change a request header based on another request header prior to WAS Plugin processing.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM HTTP Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Additional Request header * * modification flexibility is needed * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply this fix to obtain the additional * * request header modification capability * **************************************************************** Users of the "Header" directive have to choose between one of "early mode" and a conditional environment clause.
Problem conclusion
Request header modification flexibility is improved by allowing "early;" at beginning of an environment clause. e.g.: Header always set Foo Bar early;env=some-var This fix is targeted for IBM HTTP Server fix packs: - 8.5.5.18 - 9.0.5.3 For more information, see 'Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server': http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH20970
Reported component name
IBM HTTP SERVER
Reported component ID
5724J0801
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2020-01-14
Closed date
2020-03-02
Last modified date
2020-03-02
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
IBM HTTP SERVER
Fixed component ID
5724J0801
Applicable component levels
[{"Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU059","label":"IBM Software w\/o TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SSEQTJ","label":"IBM HTTP Server"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"8.5"}]
Document Information
Modified date:
07 September 2022