PQ57814: MACHINE WITH WEBSPHERE APP SERVER SECURITY STOPS RESPONDING AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME.

 A fix is available

PQ57814, 4.0.2: excessive file handles opened for install_root/etc/wsserver.key



APAR status
Closed as program error.

Error description
Customer reports  running into a problem where a machine
configured with WebSphere Application Server
security stops working eventually after 5-30mins of working
okay.
.
The machine info is,
.
OS:  SUN
DB:  Oracle
WebServer:  IPlanet
WebSphere Application Server Version: 4.0.2
.
Steps to recreate:
1.  Enable OS EJB Security
2.  Run normal test cases.
.
Machine works for about 5-30 mins.  Then "dies".
The main symptom seems to be that
after logging in to the environment, the user can access the
secured site for a period of time, then they suddenly can no
longer perform operations on the secured pages and may encounter
blank screen.
.
This is occuring on WebSphere Commerce Server.
Local fix Problem summary
****************************************************************
* USERS AFFECTED: All WebSphere Application Server users of    *
*                 security.                                    *
****************************************************************
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Machine with WebSphere Application      *
*                      Server security stops responding after  *
*                      a period of time                        *
****************************************************************
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
****************************************************************
After the security is enabled, the application works fine only
for a certain period of time.  Then the application would
fail with the exception JSAS0240E:  Login failed.
Problem conclusion
This problem is caused by multiple key file handles opened
by WebSphere Application Server.  The login failed problem is
gone after allowing only one key file to be opened at a time.
Temporary fix
PQ57814_eFix_AEServer.jar
Comments
APAR information
APAR number PQ57814
Reported component name WEBSPHERE AE NT
Reported component ID 5630A2201
Reported release 400
Status CLOSED PER
PE NoPE
HIPER NoHIPER
Submitted date 2002-02-13
Closed date 2002-02-25
Last modified date 2003-04-29

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Modules/Macros
SECURITY          

SRLS

Fix information
Fixed component name WEBSPHERE AE NT
Fixed component ID 5630A2201

Applicable component levels
R400 PSY    UP


Document Information


Product categories: Software > Application Servers > Distributed Application & Web Servers > WebSphere Application Server > General
Operating system(s):
Software version: 400
Software edition:
Reference #: PQ57814
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Apr 29, 2003