PH19922: UNNECESSARY POLLING CAN TAKE PLACE CAUSING HIGH CPU

8.5.5.17: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 17
9.0.5.3: WebSphere Application Server traditional Version 9.0.5 Fix Pack 3

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Under certain conditions, the plugin can get into a loop doing
  additional polling causing a high CPU condition.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server                                      *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Plugin can get into a loop when         *
  *                      polling.                                *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  Under certain conditions, the plugin can get into a loop doing
  additional polling causing a high CPU condition.
  

Problem conclusion

• A fix has been put in place to terminate the loop that can
  cause the high cpu condition.
  
  The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack
  8.5.5.17 & 9.0.5.3.  For more information, see 'Recommended
  Updates
  for
  WebSphere Application Server':
  http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
  

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

  WEBSPHERE APP S

• Fixed component ID

  5724J0800

Applicable component levels

• R850 PSY

     UP

• R900 PSY

     UP