Fix (APAR):  PH36934

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.20,8.5.5.19,8.5.5.18

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

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  269790

Date: 2021-09-13

Abstract:  cwscf0002i: flooding the logs

Description/symptom of problem:  
PH36934 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
The following Informational message is flooding the wsadmin     
traceout logs after upgrade in WebSphere from 9.0.5.6 to 9.0.5.7
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
[29.04.21 14:39:54:604 MESZ] 00000001 SecurityObjec I CWSCF0002I
configuration the server and this operation is not allowed. [29.

LOCAL FIX:
none                                                            

PROBLEM SUMMARY:

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server version 8.5.5.18-8.5.5.20 and
9.0.5.7 when using
wsadmin.

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
Multiple emits of CWSCF0002I msg in
wsadmin.traceout in 9057

RECOMMENDATION:
None

A change had been introduced in 9057 which traversed security
configuration code which would emit an information message that
the running process was a client.   This message would repeat
and
potentially flood the wsadmin.traceout log.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack     
9.0.5.9 and 8.5.5.21. For more information, see 'Recommended    
Updates for                                                     
WebSphere Application Server':                                  
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553                   


Directions to apply fix:  
NOTE: Mark with an X the:
1) Release the fix applies to
2) The Editions that apply
3) And then DELETE THIS NOTE

Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.5
__ Application Server (Express or BASE)
__ 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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: