Fixes are available
17.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.2
17.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3
17.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.4
18.0.0.1: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.1
18.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.2
18.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.3
18.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 18.0.0.4
19.0.0.1: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.1
19.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.2
19.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.3
19.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.4
19.0.0.5: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.5
19.0.0.6: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.6
19.0.0.7: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.7
19.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.8
19.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.9
19.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.10
19.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.11
19.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 19.0.0.12
20.0.0.1: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.1
20.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.2
20.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.3
20.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.4
20.0.0.5: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.5
20.0.0.6: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.6
20.0.0.7: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.7
20.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.8
20.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.9
20.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.10
20.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.11
20.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 20.0.0.12
21.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.3
21.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.4
21.0.0.5: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.5
21.0.0.6: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.6
21.0.0.7: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.7
21.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.8
21.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.9
21.0.0.1: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.1
21.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.2
21.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.10
21.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.11
21.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 21.0.0.12
22.0.0.1: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 22.0.0.1
22.0.0.2: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 22.0.0.2
22.0.0.3: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 22.0.0.3
22.0.0.4: WebSphere Application Server Liberty 22.0.0.4
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When Java 2 Security is enabled, a servlet calling the log method will result in the following AccessControlException: Exception = java.security.AccessControlException Source = com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.invokeFil ters probeid = 1105 Stack Dump = java.security.AccessControlException: Access denied ("java.util.PropertyPermission" "com.ibm.servlet.engine.disableServletAuditLogging" "read") at java.security.AccessController.throwACE(AccessController.jav a:157) at java.security.AccessController.checkPermissionHelper(AccessC ontroller.java:217) at java.security.AccessController.checkPermission(AccessControl ler.java:349) at java.lang.SecurityManager.checkPermission(SecurityManager.ja va:562) at java.lang.SecurityManager.checkPropertyAccess(SecurityManage r.java:1307) at java.lang.System.getProperty(System.java:443) at java.lang.System.getProperty(System.java:427) at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebApp.isDisableServletAuditL ogging(WebApp.java:3124) at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebApp.log(WebApp.java:3393) at com.ibm.wsspi.webcontainer.facade.ServletContextFacade.log(S ervletContextFacade.java:217) at javax.servlet.GenericServlet.log(GenericServlet.java:189) ...
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server Liberty - Security * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: AccessControlException when using the * * servlet log method * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When Java 2 Security is enabled, a servlet calling the log method will result in the following AccessControlException, Exception = java.security.AccessControlException Source = com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.filter.WebAppFilterManager.invokeFilters probeid = 1105 Stack Dump = java.security.AccessControlException: Access denied ("java.util.PropertyPermission" "com.ibm.servlet.engine.disableServletAuditLogging" "read") at java.security.AccessController.throwACE(AccessController.java:15 7) at java.security.AccessController.checkPermissionHelper(AccessContr oller.java:217) at java.security.AccessController.checkPermission(AccessController. java:349) at java.lang.SecurityManager.checkPermission(SecurityManager.java:5 62) at java.lang.SecurityManager.checkPropertyAccess(SecurityManager.ja va:1307) at java.lang.System.getProperty(System.java:443) at java.lang.System.getProperty(System.java:427) at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebApp.isDisableServletAuditLoggi ng(WebApp.java:3124) at com.ibm.ws.webcontainer.webapp.WebApp.log(WebApp.java:3393) at com.ibm.wsspi.webcontainer.facade.ServletContextFacade.log(Servl etContextFacade.java:217) at javax.servlet.GenericServlet.log(GenericServlet.java:189) ...
Problem conclusion
The code was modified to perform the reading of the com.ibm.servlet.engine.disableServletAuditLogging property inside a doPrivileged block. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 17.0.0.2. 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
PI79444
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
2017-04-05
Closed date
2017-04-12
Last modified date
2017-04-12
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:
04 May 2022