PI80317: OpenID Connect (OIDC) Relying Party(RP) may store incorrect data in DynaCache

Fixes are available

APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

When the OIDC RP is configured to use DynaCache, it is possible
for incorrect data to be stored and replicated.

Local fix

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Problem summary

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* USERS AFFECTED:  IBM WebSphere Application Server users of   *
*                  OpenID Connect                              *
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* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The OpenID Connect TAI can cache        *
*                      incorrect data in DynaCache.            *
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* RECOMMENDATION:  Install a fix pack that includes this       *
*                  APAR.                                       *
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The OpenID Connect Relying Party Trust Association Interceptor
can cause its session data in DynaCache to become inconsistent.

Problem conclusion

The OpenID Connect Relying Party TAI creates a session
cache entry using a default timeout before requesting tokens
from the OP.  After receiving the tokens from the OP, it will
update the cache entry with the new timeouts, add the tokens
and add an alias.  If the DynaCache replicates between when
the session cache entry is created and the entry is updated,
unexpected behavior can occur.

The OIDC TAI is updated to not create the session cache entry
until after the tokens are received from the OP.

The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
fix pack 8.0.0.14, 8.5.5.12, and 9.0.0.5.  Please refer to the
Recommended Updates page for delivery information:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980

Note: If fix cannot be installed, uncheck "show recommended
fixes only" in Installation Manager to show prerequisite fixes
needed by some older versions.

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

APAR number
PI80317
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
850
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2017-04-20
Closed date
2017-05-04
Last modified date
2017-06-26

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
WEBS APP SERV N
Fixed component ID
5724H8800

Applicable component levels

R800 PSY
UP

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Document Information

Modified date:
03 May 2022

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PI80317: OpenID Connect (OIDC) Relying Party(RP) may store incorrect data in DynaCache

Fixes are available

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APAR status

Closed as program error.

Error description

Local fix

Problem summary

Problem conclusion

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

APAR number

Reported component name

Reported component ID

Reported release

Status

PE

HIPER

Special Attention

Submitted date

Closed date

Last modified date

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

Fixed component ID

Applicable component levels

R800 PSY

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