Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
During the generation of FFDC data files on WebSphere Application Server, usually during an exception, the JAAS configuration may be output to the FFDC file.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Provide an option to turn off JAAS * * config dump in FFDC * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** By default, WebSphere writes current JAAS configuration into FFDC file. In case JAAS configuration contains sensitive information, it is good to have an option to not to include the JAAS configuration in the FFDC file.
Problem conclusion
This apar will provide an option to not to include JAAS configuration information into FFDC file. When following security custom property is set to false, JAAS configuration information will not be written into FFDC file. Property: com.ibm.websphere.security.dumpJaasConfig Value : false (Default value is true) The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.17 and 9.0.5.3. Please refer to the Recommended Updatespage for delivery information: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss? rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
PH16017
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
2019-08-23
Closed date
2019-10-22
Last modified date
2019-12-04
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
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Document Information
Modified date:
02 November 2021