Fix (APAR):  PH49876

Status:  Fix

Release:  22.0.0.11,22.0.0.9,22.0.0.6

Operating System:  z/OS

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  12303106

Date: 2022-11-09

Abstract:  zosConnect failure in XML or JSON parsing

Description/symptom of problem:  
PH49876 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
Failures involving XML or JSON parsing using the                
zosConnect-1.0 or zosConnect-1.2 features.                      

LOCAL FIX:

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server Liberty Core

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
zosConnect failure in its XML or JSON
parser

RECOMMENDATION:
None

Failures seen using the zosConnect-1.0 or zosConnect-1.2
features
when parsing XML or JSON.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
The parsing code for the zosConnect-1.0 and zosConnect-1.2      
features has been updated.                                      
                                                                
L3 queue is "WAS L3: Liberty on z/OS Runtime".                  
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in fix pack     
22.0.0.12. 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 V1.9.0 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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 Liberty before applying the iFixes. Restart WebSphere Application Server Liberty 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 Liberty before removing the iFixes. Restart WebSphere Application Server Liberty after removing the iFixes.

Directions to re-apply fix:  
1) Shutdown WebSphere Application Server Liberty.

2) Follow the Fix instructions to apply the fix.

3) Restart WebSphere Application Server Liberty.



Additional Information: