PH52642: IMPROVE ERROR_LOG ENTRY FOR INVALID HEADER NAME OR VALUE

APAR status

• Closed as new function.

Error description

• Improve error_log entry for invalid header name or value by
  identifying the first invalid character
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM HTTP Server                *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Improve error message for response      *
  *                      headers with invalid values.            *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  The error level message with this prefix:
  > Response header name '%s' contains invalid...
  Now identifies the first invalid character
  > ... First invalid HTTP token character is '%c'
  

Problem conclusion

• Improved the error message.
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in IBM HTTP
  Server fix packs 8.5.5.24 and 9.0.5.16. For more information, se
  'Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server':
  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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

  IBM HTTP SERVER

• Fixed component ID

  5724J0801

Applicable component levels