Fixes are available
9.0.5.1: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 1
9.0.5.2: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 2
8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
9.0.5.3: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 3
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
LdapAdapter.authenticateWithPassword() discards the causal exception when throwing a new exception
Local fix
not applicable
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: IBM WebSphere Application Server users of * * federated repositories LDAP registry * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The * * LdapAdapter.authenticateWithPassword() * * method does not return the causal * * exception. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The LdapAdapter.authenticateWithPassword(...) method does not return the causal exception making it very difficult to determine the root cause for a failed LDAP user's attempt to bind for authentication.
Problem conclusion
The code was updated to include the causal exception in any thrown exceptions from LdapAdapter.authenticateWithPassword(...). The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.16 and 9.0.5.1. 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
PH01831
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
2018-08-21
Closed date
2019-06-19
Last modified date
2019-06-19
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
R850 PSY
UP
R900 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022