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PM73027: Disable the default implementation of the TRACE method in Liberty Profile configurations without the security feature

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • When security is not enabled, someone might be able to retrieve
    more information about a servlet than expected.
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • ****************************************************************
    * USERS AFFECTED:  IBM WebSphere Application Server Version    *
    *                  8.5 Liberty profile users without security  *
    *                  enabled.                                    *
    ****************************************************************
    * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Request information is able to be       *
    *                      retrieved when the security feature     *
    *                      is not enabled.                         *
    ****************************************************************
    * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
    ****************************************************************
    Request information is able to be retrieved when the security
    feature is not enabled.
    

Problem conclusion

  • The code was modified to protect request information when the
    security feature is not enabled.
    
    The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
    fix pack 8.5.0.1. Please refer to the Recommended Updates page
    for delivery information:
    http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980
    

Temporary fix

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APAR Information

  • APAR number

    PM73027

  • Reported component name

    LIBERTY PROFILE

  • Reported component ID

    5724J0814

  • Reported release

    850

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt

  • Submitted date

    2012-09-17

  • Closed date

    2012-10-10

  • Last modified date

    2012-10-10

  • 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

    LIBERTY PROFILE

  • Fixed component ID

    5724J0814

Applicable component levels

  • R850 PSY

       UP

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Document Information

Modified date:
29 October 2021