A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The following exception was seen in the FFDC logs from the servant after developing and attempting to run a TrustAssociationInterceptor for the server. java.lang.NullPointerException at at com.ibm.ws.security.web.WebAuthenticator.authenticate (WebAuthenticator.java:1383) at com.ibm.ws.security.web.WebCollaborator.authorize (WebCollaborator.java:628) at com.ibm.ws.security.web.EJSWebCollaborator.preInvoke (EJSWebCollaborator.java:318) . . In this case the customer was using their own TAI class. The problem is that WebSphere is assuming that the variable redirectURL is set in the application's attribute, however it is null. This apar corrects the problem.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server V7.0 who configures Trust * * Association Interceptor (TAI) * * * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: NullPointerException is thrown during * * TAI Authentication * * * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** During TAI authentication, null pointer exception is thrown if redirect URL is not defined for the application that user is logging on to.
Problem conclusion
Code is updated to check redirect URL for the application. If it is not configured, skip operations regarding redirect URL. APAR PM08124 is currently targeted for inclusion in Service Level (Fix Pack) 7.0.0.9 of WebSphere Application Server V7.0. Please refer to URL: //www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=404&uid=swg27006970 for Fix Pack availability.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PM08124
Reported component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Reported component ID
5655I3500
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2010-02-19
Closed date
2010-03-11
Last modified date
2010-04-03
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Modules/Macros
BBGUBINF BBOUBINF
Fix information
Fixed component name
WEBSPHERE FOR Z
Fixed component ID
5655I3500
Applicable component levels
R700 PSY UK55155
UP10/03/26 P F003
Fix is available
Select the PTF appropriate for your component level. You will be required to sign in. Distribution on physical media is not available in all countries.
[{"Business Unit":{"code":"BU059","label":"IBM Software w\/o TPS"},"Product":{"code":"SS7K4U","label":"WebSphere Application Server for z\/OS"},"Component":"","ARM Category":[],"Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"7.0","Edition":"","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB45","label":"Automation"}}]
Document Information
Modified date:
10 February 2022