Fix (APAR):  PH35899

Status:  Fix

Release:  9.0.5.7,9.0.5.6

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

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  1115409

Date: 2021-06-23

Abstract:  java.security.UnrecoverableKeyException after upgrading to      WebSphere v8.5.5.19

Description/symptom of problem:  
PH35899 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
PASSWORD GETS OBFUSCATED CAUSING AUTHENTICATION ISSUE.          

LOCAL FIX:
None                                                            

PROBLEM SUMMARY:

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server using datasources custom
properties.

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
Datasource custom properties that
contain password as part of the
name of the property may stop working

RECOMMENDATION:
None

Custom properties that contain password as part of the name
may have its value replacd with ***** causing an
authentication error with wrong password being used.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
The custom properties that contain password as part of the      
name are obfuscated for trace and ffdc and not for the actual   
value required for the connection.                              
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack     
8.5.5.20 and 9.0.5.8. 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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: