PH40832: UPDATE GSKIT IN IHS TO 8.0.55.25

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Update GSKit in IHS to 8.0.55.25 including the following
  noteworthy fixes:
  - Compatibility with PKCS12 files to/from recent java
  - FIPS fallback from TLS13 to TLS12
  - Avoid duplicate close_notify under TLS12
  - gskcapicmd p<q key generation issue
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM HTTP Server 8.5.5 and 9.0  *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Update GSKit in IHS to 8.0.55.25        *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  Update GSKit in IHS to 8.0.55.25 including the following
  noteworthy fixes:
  - Compatibility with PKCS12 files to/from recent java
  - FIPS fallback from TLS13 to TLS12
  - Avoid duplicate close_notify under TLS12
  - gskcapicmd p<q key generation issue
  

Problem conclusion

• GSKit in IBM HTTP Server was updated 8.0.55.25 to resolve these
  issues.
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in IBM HTTP Serv
  fix packs 8.5.5.21 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

  IBM HTTP SERVER

• Fixed component ID

  5724J0801

Applicable component levels