PM29501: NULLPOINTEREXCEPTION IS PRINTED IN SYSTEMERR.LOG WHEN A REQUEST IS RECEIVED WITHOUT VERSION ID.

7.0.0.17: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.47: WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Fix Pack 47
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.39: Java SDK 1.5 SR12 FP4 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.41: Java SDK 1.5 SR12 FP5 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.43: Java SDK 1.5 SR13 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.45: Java SDK 1.5 SR14 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
6.1.0.47: Java SDK 1.5 SR16 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.19: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.21: Java SDK 1.6 SR9 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.23: Java SDK 1.6 SR10 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere
7.0.0.25: Java SDK 1.6 SR11 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.27: Java SDK 1.6 SR12 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.29: Java SDK 1.6 SR13 FP2 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.45: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP60 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.31: Java SDK 1.6 SR15 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.35: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP1 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.37: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP3 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.39: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP7 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.41: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP20 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server
7.0.0.43: Java SDK 1.6 SR16 FP41 Cumulative Fix for WebSphere Application Server

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• When WebSphere Application Server receives a request without
  a version ID, a NullPointerException is printed in
  SystemErr.log as follows;
  
  ---
  [10/22/10 10:20:22:803 CST] 0001509f SystemErr     R Exception
  in thread "WebContainer : 86046"
  java.lang.NullPointerException
  [10/22/10 10:20:22:803 CST] 0001509f SystemErr     R  at
  com.ibm.ws.http.channel.inbound.impl.HttpInboundLink.
  handleNewRequest(HttpInboundLink.java:489)
  ---
  
  Since the NullPointer occurs after the error processing and the
  connection is closed it causes no harm to the product or normal
  operations of everything.
  
  When a client sends a request without a version ID, the client
  application will receive a 505 error.
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  IBM WebSphere Application Server Version    *
  *                  6.1 and 7.0 users.                          *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When a new request arrives with bad     *
  *                      information, a NullPointerException     *
  *                      will be thrown in the HTTP Channel.     *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  ****************************************************************
  A NullPointerException will be thrown if a request arrives on
  the server with new information that is bad. The
  NullPointerException will occur after the error is returned to
  the client and the connection has been closed. Here is the
  exception that occurs:
  
  [10/22/10 10:20:22:803 CST] 0001509f SystemErr R Exception
  in thread "WebContainer : 86046"
  java.lang.NullPointerException
  [10/22/10 10:20:22:803 CST] 0001509f SystemErr R at
  com.ibm.ws.http.channel.inbound.impl.HttpInboundLink.
  handleNewRequest(HttpInboundLink.java:489)
  

Problem conclusion

• The HTTP Channel was modified so that the NullPointerException
  does not occur.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix packs 6.1.0.39 and 7.0.0.17.  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 is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

  PM41336

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  WEBSPHERE APP S

• Fixed component ID

  5724J0800

Applicable component levels

• R61A PSY

     UP

• R61H PSY

     UP

• R61I PSY

     UP

• R61P PSY

     UP

• R61S PSY

     UP

• R61W PSY

     UP

• R61Z PSY

     UP

• R700 PSY

     UP