Fixes are available
9.0.5.1: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 1
PH14004:Path Traversal vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2019-4442)
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
After patching to 8.5.5.14, the Runtime logging for JVM is not showing up in the console. The logging file is configured outside WebSphere HOME directory. Is this a new security feature or can we do something to fix it.
Local fix
https://developer.ibm.com/answers/questions/457633/browse-remote -filesystems-on-websphere-was-9007was/
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server version 8.5.5 or later * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Logging for JVM is not showing up in * * the Console. * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** The Runtime logging for JVM is not showing up in the console when the log file is configured outside WebSphere HOME directory.
Problem conclusion
Allowed FileBrowser to access the SERVER_LOG_ROOT directory. 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
PH10218
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
2019-03-26
Closed date
2019-06-24
Last modified date
2019-06-24
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
Document Information
Modified date:
27 April 2022