Fix (APAR):  PH32284

Status:  Fix

Release:  9.0.5.6

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

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  515269

Date: 2020-12-08

Abstract:  MalformedURLException connecting to Standalone LDAP Server with SSL (LDAPS)

Description/symptom of problem:  
PH32284 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
SECJ0373E: Cannot create credential for the user 'user' due to  
failed validation of the LTPA token. The exception is           
javax.naming.NamingException: Cannot parse url:                 
ldapss://ldap.example.com:636 [Root exception is                
java.net.MalformedURLException: Not an LDAP URL:                
ldapss://ldap.example.com:636]                                  

LOCAL FIX:
None                                                            

PROBLEM SUMMARY:

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server 9.0.5.6 connecting to Standalone
LDAP Server with SSL (LDAPS).

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
When connecting to Standalone LDAP
Server with SSL (LDAPS), an error
occurs referencing "ldapss://".

RECOMMENDATION:
None

When connecting to Standalone LDAP Server with SSL (LDAPS), an
error occurs referencing "ldapss://".

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


Directions to apply fix:  
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 V1.8.5 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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 Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to apply the iFixes.
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before applying the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after applying the iFixes.

Directions to remove fix:  

The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to remove the iFixes.
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html.  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: