Fixes are available
7.0.0.29: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 29
8.0.0.7: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 7
8.0.0.8: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 8
7.0.0.31: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 31
7.0.0.33: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 33
8.0.0.9: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 9
7.0.0.35: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 35
8.0.0.10: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 10
7.0.0.37: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 37
8.0.0.11: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 11
7.0.0.39: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 39
8.0.0.12: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 12
7.0.0.41: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 41
8.0.0.13: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 13
7.0.0.43: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 43
8.0.0.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 14
7.0.0.45: WebSphere Application Server V7.0 Fix Pack 45
8.0.0.15: WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Fix Pack 15
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 trying to read incoming session data, particularly from a Webseal-authenticated user, WAS security auditing code throws the following NullPointerException: [9/24/12 12:07:28:663 PDT] 0000005c WebAuthentica E SECJ0128E: An unexpected exception occurred during Trust Association. The exception is java.lang.NullPointerException at com.ibm.ws.security.audit.utils.AuditHelper.buildSessionData(A uditHelp.java:464) at com.ibm.ws.security.web.WebAuthenticator.basicAuthenticate(WebAu thentitor.java:4238) at com.ibm.ws.security.web.WebAuthenticator.basicAuthenticate(WebAu thentitor.java:3984) at com.ibm.ws.security.web.WebSealTrustAssociationInterceptor.valid ateEstlishedTrust(WebSealTrustAssociationInterceptor.java:445) at com.ibm.ws.security.web.TAIWrapper.negotiateAndValidateEstablish edTrusTAIWrapper.java:128)
Local fix
Disable security auditing or authenticate without Webseal
Problem summary
**************************************************************** * USERS AFFECTED: All users of IBM WebSphere Application * * Server who uses audit function as well as * * WebSeal Trust Association Interceptor * * (WebSeal TAI) * **************************************************************** * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: When audit function is enabled, * * WebSphere Application server throws * * NullPointerException * **************************************************************** * RECOMMENDATION: * **************************************************************** Audit code assumes http request is always non-null. However WebSeal TAI could send null http request and caused NullPointerException.
Problem conclusion
Code is updated to check http request to avoid NullPointerException. The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in fix pack 7.0.0.29, 8.0.0.7 and the release after 8.5.0.2. 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 number
PM75779
Reported component name
WEBS APP SERV N
Reported component ID
5724H8800
Reported release
700
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-10-24
Closed date
2013-03-07
Last modified date
2013-04-19
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
R700 PSY
UP
R800 PSY
UP
R850 PSY
UP
Document Information
Modified date:
29 October 2021