PH28096: HTTP_PLUGIN.LOG ENTRIES FOR SSL READ/WRITE ERRORS ARE TREATED LIKE A TIMEOUT

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• http_plugin.log entries for SSL read/write errors are treated
  like a timeout
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server WebServer Plug-ins.                  *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When communicating over SSL, log        *
  *                      entries for I/O failures may refer to   *
  *                      a timeout when a non-timeout occurs.    *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  When an SSL read or write fails, the error is reported
  correctly, but then subsequent log messages report that a
  "timeout" occurred.
  

Problem conclusion

• The code was updated to differentiate between timeouts and
  other failures.
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  8.5.5.18 and 9.0.5.6. 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

• R850 PSY

     UP

• R900 PSY

     UP