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PK67104: AUTHENTICATION PROBLEMS

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • Authentication problems under certain conditions
    

Local fix

Problem summary

  • Under certain conditions authentication problems can occur.
    

Problem conclusion

  • Changed authentication handling.
    For more information, see the appropriate technote:
    (V6.0 & 6.1)
    http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=688&uid=swg21318491
    (V5.1)
    http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=688&uid=swg21318500
    
     A fix is available from Fix Central:
    http://www.ibm.com/eserver/support/fixes/fixcentral/swg/quickord
    er?apar=PK67104&productid=WebSphere%20Portal&brandid=5
     You may need to type or paste the complete address into your
     Web browser.
    
    Failing Module(s):
       Authorization/Authentication (login/logout)
    
    Affected Users:
       All users of the affected versions and releases listed
    below.  This vulnerability does not exist in version 5.0 or
    before.
    
    Version Information:
        Portal Version(s): 5.1.0.0
         Pre-Requisite(s): PK02664
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
        Portal Version(s): 5.1.0.1
         Pre-Requisite(s): PK12142
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
        Portal Version(s): 5.1.0.2
         Pre-Requisite(s): PK12142
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
        Portal Version(s): 5.1.0.3
         Pre-Requisite(s):
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
        Portal Version(s): 5.1.0.4
         Pre-Requisite(s):
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
        Portal Version(s): 5.1.0.5
         Pre-Requisite(s):
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
        Portal Version(s): 6.0.0.0
         Pre-Requisite(s):
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
        Portal Version(s): 6.0.0.1
         Pre-Requisite(s):
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
        Portal Version(s): 6.0.1.0
         Pre-Requisite(s):
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
        Portal Version(s): 6.0.1.1
         Pre-Requisite(s):
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
        Portal Version(s): 6.0.1.3
         Pre-Requisite(s):
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
        Portal Version(s): 6.1.0.0
         Pre-Requisite(s):
          Co-Requisite(s): ---
    
    Platform Specific:
       This fix applies to all platforms.
    
    Special note:
    With the client's permission, IBM acknowledges the assistance of
    the Security Assurance Team of the National Australia Bank, who
    discovered the problem and assisted with the testing of the
    resolution.
    

Temporary fix

  • None available.  The interim fix or an integrating fix pack must
    be applied.
    

Comments

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    PK67104

  • Reported component name

    WEBSPHERE PORTA

  • Reported component ID

    5724E7600

  • Reported release

    510

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt

  • Submitted date

    2008-06-04

  • Closed date

    2008-09-24

  • Last modified date

    2009-11-09

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

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

Modules/Macros

  • SECURITY
    

Fix information

  • Fixed component name

    WEBSPHERE PORTA

  • Fixed component ID

    5724E7600

Applicable component levels

  • R510 PSY

       UP

  • R51A PSY

       UP

  • R51B PSY

       UP

  • R51C PSY

       UP

  • R51D PSY

       UP

  • R51E PSY

       UP

  • R600 PSY

       UP

  • R601 PSY

       UP

  • R60A PSY

       UP

  • R60E PSY

       UP

  • R60G PSY

       UP

  • R610 PSY

       UP

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Document Information

Modified date:
21 December 2021