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PH39916: STOP SHIPPING /USR/LPP/IHSA_ZOS/PLUGIN/ETC/PLUGIN-KEY.KDB

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • The plugin-key.kdb does not need to be shipped with IHSA

Local fix

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Problem summary


    

  • ****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM HTTP Server on z/OS (SMPE  *
*                  only)                                       *
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* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The IHS 9.0 SMPE image included useless *
*                      plugin keystore files.                  *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
****************************************************************
The IHS 9.0 SMPE image included plugin keystore files that are
useless. Scanners might flag these files so they should just be
removed.

    



Problem conclusion


    

  • The plugin keystore files are no longer shipped in the IHS z/OS
SMPE installations.

The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in IBM HTTP Serv
fix pack 9.0.5.10. For more information, see
'Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553

    



Temporary fix


    

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Comments


    

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APAR Information




    

  • APAR number
    PH39916
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  • Reported component name
    WAS IHS ZOS
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  • Reported component ID
    5655I3510
    • 

  • Reported release
    900
    • 

  • Status
    CLOSED  PER
    • 

  • PE
    NoPE
    • 

  • HIPER
    NoHIPER
    • 

  • Special Attention
    NoSpecatt / Xsystem
    • 

  • Submitted date
    2021-08-17
    • 

  • Closed date
    2021-08-23
    • 

  • Last modified date
    2021-08-23
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  • APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
    

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  • APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
    

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Fix information


    

  • Fixed component name
    WAS IHS ZOS
    • 

  • Fixed component ID
    5655I3510
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Applicable component levels


    








      
              
                            

              

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Document Information


            

            


                        

            Modified date:
            

            24 August 2021
            

            
                      

        


        

        


      

    

  



    

  

  
    
            

          
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