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Abstract
A null pointer exception is thrown when attempting to evaluate the cache name string.
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PK79324 resolves the following problem:
ERROR DESCRIPTION:
Cache monitor throws a NullPointerException and returns HTTP 500 error to the browser.
LOCAL FIX:
PROBLEM SUMMARY:
USERS AFFECTED:
All users of WebSphere Application Server V7.0 using the cache monitor.
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
A null pointer exception is thrown when attempting to evaluate the cache name string.
RECOMMENDATION:
None
The dynacache server code was not written to expect a null string for the cache name. As a result, a null cache name results in a null pointer exception.
PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
Code has been added to the dynacache server code to check for a null string before evaluating the cache name.
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fixpack 7.0.0.5. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page for delivery information:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
Prerequisites
None
Installation Instructions
Please review the readme.txt for detailed installation instructions.
Technical Support
Contact IBM Support using SR (http://www-306.ibm.com/software/support/probsub.html), visit the WebSphere Application Server Support Web site (http://www.ibm.com/software/webservers/appserv/was/support/), or contact 1-800-IBM-SERV(U.S. only).
Problems (APARS) fixed
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 June 2018
UID
swg24022179