Fix (APAR):  PI92492

Status:  Fix

Release:  9.0.0.6,9.0.0.5,9.0.0.4

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

Supersedes Fixes:  PI82239:PI87146:PI89970:PI90848

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  4810813

Date: 2018-01-31

Abstract:  Potential Denial of Service in WebSphere Application Server JAXRS

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI92492 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
Potential Denial of Service in WebSphere Application Server JAXRS

LOCAL FIX:                                                      

PROBLEM SUMMARY:
Potential Denial of Service in WebSphere Application Server JAXRS.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
Potential Denial of Service in WebSphere Application Server JAXRS.
This fix is included in fix pack 9.0.0.7.  The interim fix can be applied to fix packs 9.0.0.6, 9.0.0.5, and 9.0.0.4.


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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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.



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