Fixes are available
7.0.0.21: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 21
8.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 2
8.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 3
7.0.0.23: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 23
8.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 4
7.0.0.25: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 25
8.0.0.5: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 5
7.0.0.27: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 27
8.0.0.6: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 6
7.0.0.29: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 29
8.0.0.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 7
8.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 8
7.0.0.31: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 31
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.33: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 33
8.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 9
7.0.0.35: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 35
8.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 10
7.0.0.37: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 37
8.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 11
7.0.0.39: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 39
8.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 12
7.0.0.41: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 41
8.0.0.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 13
7.0.0.43: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 43
8.0.0.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 14
7.0.0.45: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 45
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15
7.0.0.21: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.23: Java SDK 1.6 SR10 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.25: Java SDK 1.6 SR11 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR12 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.29: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.45: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP60 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.31: Java SDK 1.6 SR15 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.35: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.37: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP3 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.39: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP7 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.41: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP20 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.43: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP41 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
A NullPointerException may occur while marshalling a document with an element which has an xsi:type attribute. Sample stack trace: java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.impl.SerializationContext.getObje ctIndex(SerializationContext.java:190) at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.impl.SerializationContext.getObje ctIndex(SerializationContext.java:182) at example.ExampleType2_JAXB_Serialization_Stub.write(example.Examp leType2_JAXB_Serialization_Stub.java) at example.ExampleType1_JAXB_Serialization_Stub_1.write(example.Exa mpleType1_JAXB_Serialization_Stub_1.java) at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.impl.SerializationStub.writeJAXBE lementCommon(SerializationStub.java:210) at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.impl.SerializationStub.writeRootJ AXBElement(SerializationStub.java:180) at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.JAXB_Serialization_Root_Stub.writ e(com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.JAXB_Serialization_Root_Stub.ja va) at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.MarshallerImpl.marshal(Marshaller Impl.java:163)
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All IBM WebSphere Application Server V7.0 * * and V8.0 users of JAXB and JAX-WS. * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: A NullPointerException may occur in * * the JAXB runtime while marshalling an * * XML document. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Install a fix pack that contains this * * APAR. * **************************************************************** When running a JAXB or JAX-WS application, a NullPointerException may occur when attempting to marshal a document containing an element which has an xsi:type attribute. Here is an example error: java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.impl.SerializationContext.getObje ctIndex(SerializationContext.java:190) at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.impl.SerializationContext.getObje ctIndex(SerializationContext.java:182) at example.ExampleType2_JAXB_Serialization_Stub.write(example.Examp leType2_JAXB_Serialization_Stub.java) at example.ExampleType1_JAXB_Serialization_Stub_1.write(example.Exa mpleType1_JAXB_Serialization_Stub_1.java) at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.impl.SerializationStub.writeJAXBE lementCommon(SerializationStub.java:210) at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.impl.SerializationStub.writeRootJ AXBElement(SerializationStub.java:180) at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.JAXB_Serialization_Root_Stub.writ e(com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.JAXB_Serialization_Root_Stub.ja va) at com.ibm.xml.xlxp2.jaxb.marshal.MarshallerImpl.marshal(Marshaller Impl.java:163)
Problem conclusion
The issue was fixed by adding a required null check within the JAXB Marshaller. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix packs 7.0.0.21 and 8.0.0.2. 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
PM43561
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE APP S
Reported component ID
5724J0800
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2011-07-12
Closed date
2011-09-14
Last modified date
2011-09-14
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
WEBSPHERE APP S
Fixed component ID
5724J0800
Applicable component levels
R700 PSY
UP
R800 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
27 October 2021