Fixes are available
8.5.5.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 15
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
Accept SHA2 certs in mod_ibm_ldap
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: Users of IBM HTTP Server 8.5.5 with the * * mod_ibm_ldap module * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: mod_ibm_ldap does not accept SHA2 * * certs * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: Apply this fix if using IBM HTTP Server * * 8.5.5 with mod_ibm_ldap * **************************************************************** Accept SHA2 cert chains for ldaps:// connections over TLS1.2 by sending the signature_algorithms extension.
Problem conclusion
mod_ibm_ldap was updated so SHA2 certiicate chains are now accepted. This fix is targeted for IBM HTTP Server fix packs: - 8.5.5.15
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH05008
Reported component name
IBM HTTP SERVER
Reported component ID
5724J0801
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2018-11-08
Closed date
2019-02-01
Last modified date
2019-02-01
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
IBM HTTP SERVER
Fixed component ID
5724J0801
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
07 September 2022