Fix (APAR):  PH32041

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.18

Operating System:  AIX,HP-UX,IBM i,Linux,Solaris,Windows,z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  296963

Date: 2020-12-08

Abstract:  Plug point for Custom Password Encryption is not working on     8.5.5.18

Description/symptom of problem:  
PH32041 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
When using the custom password encryption on WebSphere          
Application Server 8.5.5.18, failures such as                   
NullPointerException may occur.                                 

LOCAL FIX:
             

PROBLEM SUMMARY:

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Applicaton
Server 8.5.5.18 using plug point for
custom password encryption.

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
When using the custom password
encryption on WebSphere
Application Server 8.5.5.18, failures
may occur.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

When using the custom password encryption on WebSphere
Application Server 8.5.5.18, failures such as
NullPointerException may occur.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
The code has been fixed.                                        
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack     
8.5.5.19. For more information, see 'Recommended                
Updates for WebSphere Application Server':                      
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553                   


Directions to apply fix:  Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.5
_X_ Application Server (Express or BASE)
_X_ Network Deployment (ND)
__ Liberty Core
__ Edge Components
__ Developer

Install Fix to all WebSphere installations unless special instructions are included below.

Special Instructions: None

NOTE:
The user must:
* Logged in with the same authority level when unpacking a fix, fix pack or refresh pack.
* Be at V1.4.3 or newer of the Installation Manager. Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.

The IBM Knowledge Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to apply the iFixes.
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before applying the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after applying the iFixes.

Directions to remove fix:  

The IBM Knowledge Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to remove the iFixes.
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before removing the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after removing the iFixes.

Directions to re-apply fix:  
1) Shutdown WebSphere Application Server.

2) Follow the Fix instructions to apply the fix.

3) Restart WebSphere Application Server.



Additional Information: