Fixes are available
PI10103;8.5.5: jmx rest connector client can not get connection
8.5.5.2: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 2
8.5.5.3: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 3
8.5.5.4: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 4
8.5.5.5: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 5
8.5.5.6: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 6
8.5.5.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 7
8.5.5.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 8
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
8.5.5.20: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.20
8.5.5.18: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 18
8.5.5.19: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 19
8.5.5.16: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 16
8.5.5.21: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5.21
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
NullPointerException occurred on Liberty when performing programmatic isUserInRole check. The callstack looks like the following: [9/13/13 16:20:26:116 CDT] 0000002f id=com.worklight.core.auth.impl.LoginContext invokeLoginModule Error logging in. Exception thrown: java.lang.RuntimeException: java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.websphere.security.auth.WSSubject.doAs(WSSubject.java: 126) at com.worklight.core.auth.ext.NewWebSphereLoginModule.jaasLoginAnd RoleCheck(NewWebSphereLoginModule.java:245) at com.worklight.core.auth.ext.NewWebSphereLoginModule.login(NewWeb SphereLoginModule.java:146) ... ... Caused by: java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.security.WebAppSecurityCollaboratorImpl. isUserInRole(WebAppSecurityCollaboratorImpl.java:327)
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server Liberty profile. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: NullPointerException occurred on * * Liberty when performing programmatic * * isUserInRole check. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply a fix pack that contains this APAR. * **************************************************************** When a inbound request is not handled by a ServletWrapper, there is no servlet reference available, and NullPointerException error occurred. This problem does not happen with full profile.
Problem conclusion
The same logic used in full profile has been implemented to avoid the error. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.2. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM98409
Reported component name
WAS LIBERTY COR
Reported component ID
5725L2900
Reported release
855
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2013-10-03
Closed date
2014-01-07
Last modified date
2014-03-24
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
WAS LIBERTY COR
Fixed component ID
5725L2900
Applicable component levels
R855 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022