Fix (APAR):  PH44393

Status:  Fix

Release:  9.0.5.10,9.0.5.9

Operating System:  AIX,HP-UX,Linux,Solaris,Windows

Supersedes Fixes:  PH43122 PH43887 PH42030 PH42862 PH41945 PH42587

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  53288210

Date: 2022-02-25

Abstract:  crash in ap_scan_http_field_content with iFix ifph43122

Description/symptom of problem:  
PH44393 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:
Crash in ap_scan_http_field_content with ifix IFPH43122         
                                                                
9.0 only, n/a on z/OS.                                          

LOCAL FIX:

PROBLEM SUMMARY:

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM HTTP Server on distributed
platforms with ifix IFPH43122

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
IHS can crash in function
ap_scan_http_field_content() when
processing special characters in URLs
or
headers.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

A build/packaging error omitted the fix for PH43887 from the
interim fixes for PH43122.
New tests added for this issue during PH43887 did not catch the
omission.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:
New interim fixes will be issued under PH44393. No fixpack is   
affected.                                                       
                                                                
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is targeted for inclusion in IBM HTTP     
Server fix pack 9.0.5.11. For more information, see             
'Recommended Updates for WebSphere Application Server':         
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/715553                   


Directions to apply fix:  
Special Instructions: None

NOTE: The user must:
* 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  a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will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.
* Be logged in with the same authority level when unpacking a fix, fix pack, or
  refresh pack.

The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the
Installation Manager to apply the interim fix:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html.

1) Shutdown IBM HTTP Server
2) Apply the interim fix using Installation Manager
3) Restart IBM HTTP Server


Directions to remove fix:  
The IBM Information Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the
Installation Manager to remove the interim fix:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSDV2W_1.8.5/com.ibm.cic.agent.ui.doc/helpindex_imic.html.

1) Shutdown IBM HTTP Server
2) Remove the interim fix using Installation Manager
3) Restart IBM HTTP Server


Directions to re-apply fix:  
1) Stop IBM HTTP Server.
2) Follow the directions to apply the fix.
3) Restart IBM HTTP Server.


Additional Information: