APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
SSL configuration built from jvm properties not taking FIPS into account when filling in SSL protocol. The failure message is as follows: [8/10/22 12:04:20:393 CDT] 00000001 ContainerHelp E WSVR0501E: Error creating component null [class com.ibm.ws.security.core.SecurityComponentImpl] java.lang.ExceptionInInitializerError at java.lang.J9VMInternals.ensureError(J9VMInternals.java:145) at java.lang.J9VMInternals.recordInitializationFailure(J9VMInt ernals.java:134) at java.lang.Class.forNameImpl(Native Method) at java.lang.Class.forName(Class.java:339) at java.security.Provider$Service.getImplClass(Provider.java:1645) at java.security.Provider$Service.newInstance(Provider.java:1603) at sun.security.jca.GetInstance.getInstance(GetInstance.java:248) at sun.security.jca.GetInstance.getInstance(GetInstance.java:218) at javax.net.ssl.SSLContext.getInstance(SSLContext.java:30) ... Caused by: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Only TLS1.0/TLS1.1/TLS1.2 protocol can be enabled when SP800_131 transition mode or IBMJSSE2 enabled to run in FIPS mode at com.ibm.jsse2.m.a(m.java:23) at com.ibm.jsse2.bf$l.<clinit>(bf$l.java:4)
Local fix
Do not code TLSv1.3. Set the system property com.ibm.ws.ssl=TLSv1.2 only.
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When a SSLContext is being built from * * the * * java system properties and FIPS is * * enabled the protocol is set * * incorrectly. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The SSLContext is not created with the correct SSL protocols when the context is created from the java keystore system properties.
Problem conclusion
Fixed the code to consider the FIPS setting when creating a SSLContext from java keystore properties. The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack. For 8.5.5.23 and 9.0.5.14 more information, see 'Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server': https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH48637
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2022-08-11
Closed date
2022-10-11
Last modified date
2022-10-11
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
[{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU059","label":"IBM Software w\/o TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SSEQTP","label":"WebSphere Application Server"},"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"8.5","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"}}]
Document Information
Modified date:
12 October 2022