Fix (APAR):  PI18933

Status:  Fix

Release:  8.5.5.3,8.5.5.2,8.5.5.1,8.5.5

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

Supersedes Fixes:  

CMVC Defect:  xxxxxx

Byte size of APAR:  544286

Date: 2015-10-05

Abstract:  sip proxy parsing error results "internal server error" message

Description/symptom of problem:  
PI18933 resolves the following problem:

ERROR DESCRIPTION:                                              
On certain inbound SIP messages, the SIP Proxy reports a        
parsing error which results in an "Internal Server Error"       
message sent to the client.                                     

LOCAL FIX:                                                      
none                                                            

PROBLEM SUMMARY

USERS AFFECTED:
 All users of IBM WebSphere Application
Server V8.5 Session Initiation Protocol
(SIP) Proxy Server.

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
The SIP Proxy is unable to parse the
message.   It results in an "Internal
Server Error" response.

RECOMMENDATION:
None

The SIP Proxy is unable to parse the message.   A parsing error
occurs in the routing information portion of the message.    It
results in an "Internal Server Error" response.

PROBLEM CONCLUSION:                                             
We fixed the code to catch the parsing error.                   
                                                                
The fix for this APAR is currently targeted for inclusion in    
fix pack 8.5.5.4.  Please refer to the Recommended Updates      
page for delivery information:                                  
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?rs=180&uid=swg27004980   


Directions to apply fix:  
Fix applies to Editions:
Release 8.5
__ Application Server (Express or BASE)
X_ Network Deployment (ND)
__ Liberty Core
__ Edge Components
__ Developer

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 V1.4.3 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 Certain iFixes may require a newer version of the Installation Manager and the Installation Manager will inform you during the installation process if a newer version is required.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 Knowledge Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to apply the iFixes.
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  Shutdown WebSphere Application Server before applying the iFixes.  Restart WebSphere Application Server after applying the iFixes.









Directions to remove fix:  

The IBM Knowledge Center can provide details, if needed, on the use of the Installation Manager to remove the iFixes.
http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/install/v1r4/index.jsp.  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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