PM92496: "javax.servlet.request.key_size" request attribute is not available from a filter

8.5.5.1: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 1
8.5.5.2: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 2
8.5.5.3: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 3
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8.5.5.14: WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Fix Pack 14

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• "javax.servlet.request.key_size" request attribute is not
  available from a filter
  

Local fix

• n/a
  

Problem summary

• ****************************************************************
  * USERS AFFECTED:  All users of IBM WebSphere Application      *
  *                  Server Liberty profile                      *
  ****************************************************************
  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: The "javax.servlet.request.key_size"    *
  *                      request attribute is not available      *
  *                      from a filter.                          *
  ****************************************************************
  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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  An application filter receives a null value for the request
  attribute "javax.servlet.request.key_size" when it should be
  populated for a secure request.
  

Problem conclusion

• The Webcontainer has fixed the issue and the correct values
  will be returned for the request attribute
  "javax.servlet.request.key_size" from the filters for
  a secure request.
  
  The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in
  fix packs 8.5.5.1.  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:

  PM83905

• 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

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