APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When a connection is made from the IBM MQ Explorer to a remote queue manager secured using a TLS 1.2 cipher, the dropdown in Connection Details -> SSL Options is blank, and does not display the cipher used to secure the connection. In some cases, when opening the "Connection Details" menu option, an error is seen with text "An internal error occurred while processing the SSL CipherSpec. The field will be reset to a blank value." before the connection details panel opens.
Local fix
Problem summary
**************************************************************** USERS AFFECTED: This issue affects users of the IBM MQ Explorer making TLS 1.2-secured connections to remote queue managers. Platforms affected: Windows, Linux on x86-64 **************************************************************** PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When a connection was made from the explorer to a remote queue manager secured using a TLS 1.2 cipher, the window generated by selecting the menu option: Right-click remote queue manager instance -> Connection Details -> SSL Options was blank, and did not display the cipher being used to secure the connection. In some cases, when opening the "Connection Details" menu option, an error was seen with text "An internal error occurred while processing the SSL CipherSpec. The field will be reset to a blank value." before the connection details panel opened.
Problem conclusion
When a connection is made from the explorer to a remote queue manager secured using a TLS 1.2 cipher, the dropdown in Connection Details -> SSL Options now displays the cipher being used to secure the connection correctly. --------------------------------------------------------------- The fix is targeted for delivery in the following PTFs: Version Maintenance Level v9.x CD 9.3.5 The latest available maintenance can be obtained from 'WebSphere MQ Recommended Fixes' http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006037 If the maintenance level is not yet available information on its planned availability can be found in 'WebSphere MQ Planned Maintenance Release Dates' http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=171&uid=swg27006309 ---------------------------------------------------------------
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IT44707
Reported component name
MQ BASE V9.3
Reported component ID
5724H7291
Reported release
933
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2023-10-10
Closed date
2023-10-26
Last modified date
2023-10-26
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
MQ BASE V9.3
Fixed component ID
5724H7291
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
27 October 2023