Fixes are available
8.5.5.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 9
8.5.5.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 10
8.5.5.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 11
8.5.5.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 12
8.5.5.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 13
8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14
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
Ø CICS registers zOS Connect services dynamically using the SPI. When accessing the services from a browser, the user is not prompted for userid and password, even with the following configured in server.xml: The request fails with Error 403: AuthorizationFailed However, when a service is registered via the zosConnectService element in server.xml, the prompt is returned.
Local fix
register the service via the zosConnectService element in server.xml
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server Liberty Profile for z/OS * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Basic authentication not working * * correctly for z/OS Connect dynamic * * services * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** When registering z/OS Connect services dynamically using the SPI, authentication on access to that service may not work correctly. The root of the issue is that the auth process does not maintain the authenticated user on the request subject.
Problem conclusion
The authentication process has been modified to always use the authenticated user on the request subject. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 8.5.5.9. 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
PI53842
Reported component name
LIBERTY PROF -
Reported component ID
5655W6514
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2015-12-09
Closed date
2016-02-22
Last modified date
2016-02-22
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
LIBERTY PROF -
Fixed component ID
5655W6514
Applicable component levels
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
28 April 2022