PQ93133: NullPointerException when calling getConnection

 Fixes are available

5.1.1.6: WebSphere Application Server Version 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 6
5.1.1.7: WebSphere Application Server Version 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 7
5.1.1.8: WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 8 for AIX
5.1.1.8: WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 8 for Windows
5.1.1.8: WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 8 for Solaris
5.1.1.8: WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 8 for HP-UX
5.1.1.8: WebSphere Application Server 5.1.1 Cumulative Fix 8 for Linux



APAR status
Closed as program error.

Error description
A NullPointerException in
com.ibm.ejs.cm.pool.ConnectionPool.findFreeConnection on every
call to getConnection().
Local fix Problem summary
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* USERS AFFECTED: All WebSphere Application Server users of    *
*                 Connection Pooling.                          *
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* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: There was a small window in which the   *
*                      user could get a NullPointerException   *
*                      when calling getConnection()            *
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* RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
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A place was found where null needed to be checked on a value
amd some synchronization needed to be added to protect the
value.
Problem conclusion
Null check added and new synch block added.
Temporary fix Comments
APAR information
APAR number PQ93133
Reported component name WEBPSHERE AE HP
Reported component ID 5630A2203
Reported release 400
Status CLOSED PER
PE NoPE
HIPER NoHIPER
Submitted date 2004-08-20
Closed date 2004-09-16
Last modified date 2004-09-16

APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Modules/Macros
JDBCCM          

SRLS

Fix information

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 #: PQ93133
IBM Group: Software Group
Modified date: Sep 16, 2004