IBM i PTF Guide, Volume 25, Number 32
August 7, 2023 Doug Bidwell
Here is what is new: A new “version” of Access Client Solutions (ACS) is available for download, catch the link in the Guide. (Your “Check for Update” won’t catch it, and you won’t see the version until you get all the way into the ACS Main window, and do the Help/About.) This is an updated version, no change to the ODBC driver. This version of ACS uses the IBM GSKit version 8.0.55.31 with the latest security updates.
This is important: Prior versions of ACS have security defects. Specifically, Security Bulletin: IBM i Access Client Solutions – Windows Application Package is vulnerable to a timing issue with RSA Decryption in GSKit builds prior to 8.0.55.31 (CVE-2023-32342), which you can find out more about at this link.
Version: 1.1.0.27 (This is an updated version previously shipped)
Build Date = June 2023
The installed files will be in:
C:\Program Files (x86)\IBM\Client Access (OR)
C:\Program Files\IBM\Client Access
Build date: 6/27/2023
This update includes: IBM GSKit version 8.0.55.31 with the latest security updates. After installing this update, to verify IBM GSKIT has been updated:
- Open the “IBM i Access Client Solutions” folder on the Desktop
- Double click Properties. Answer yes to the prompt.
- Select the “Secure Sockets” tab
- Verify the “IBM i Access client encryption” is 8.0.55.31
On another vulnerability front, see Security Bulletin: ISC BIND on IBM i is vulnerable to denial of service due to a memory usage flaw (CVE-2023-2828), which you can find out more about here. The issue can be fixed by applying PTFs to IBM i. IBM i releases 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, and 7.2 will be fixed:
5770-SS1 Rls PTF Number 7.5 SI84098 7.4 SI84153 7.3 SI84157 7.2 SI84176
Now, here is another issue: Application of p2 activation kit to IBM Rational Developer for i 9.8 fails to update license status, see this link for more. In IBM Rational Developer for i 9.8, the activation kit is installed through the p2 structure with Help/Install New Software. At times, this license application appears to succeed, however, the license display continues to show either as Trial with an eventual expiration or Nodelock.
Here is the rundown of PTF Groups by IBM i release level since we last published:
PTF Groups 7.5:
- IBM i Access Client Solutions V1.1.9.3
- MustGather: How To Obtain and Install QMGTOOLS
PTF Groups 7.4:
- Defective PTFs
- IBM i Access Client Solutions V1.1.9.3
- MustGather: How To Obtain and Install QMGTOOLS
PTF Groups 7.3:
- IBM i Access Client Solutions V1.1.9.3
- MustGather: How To Obtain and Install QMGTOOLS
Tip O’ The Week: More like Tip ‘O The Month, but here we go: IBM’s TechXchange 2023 conference is coming up, running from September 11 through 14. This is a must-attend event for technologists using IBM products and solutions, with over a thousand technical breakout sessions, hands-on experiences, product demonstrations, instructor-led labs, and certifications tailored to your interests. The agenda is available here.
New (or Updated) links added to the ‘Links’ tab in the guide this week:
- ObjectConnect: ObjectConnect over TCP/IP, 6343185
- User Group: Power Systems Virtual User Group, 1120377
New (or Updated) links added to the ‘QMGtools’ tab in the guide this week:
- MustGather: Issues with the IBM Web Administration for i GUI, 634347
- MustGather: How to collect and review the ACTIVATIONHEAPS macro output from SST, 6556810
New (or Updated) links added to the ‘ACS_NAV’ tab in the guide this week:
- Navigator for i – Monitors, 6561883
New (or Updated) links added to the ‘Prtr Links’ tab in the guide this week:
- Options to Configure a Printer on an IBM i System, 644475
New (or Updated) links Redbooks added this week:
- Nothing new to report here
The Guide at a glance: There are new defectives this week (08/05/23). Here is the defective PTF rundown, which is the last defective for each release:
Defect Defective APAR Fixing Date PTF PTF -------- -------- ------- ------------------------ 7.5 07/07/23 SI83652 SE80124 SI84074 (When available) SI83634 SI83569 SI83484 SI83436 SI83434 SI83413 SI83330 SI83285 7.4 08/04/23 MF71205 MA50297 MF71233 (When available) MF70085 7.3 05/26/23 SI79287 SE79905 SI83578 (When available)
Be sure to access the link in the Guide for further details.
Below is the usual archive of the IBM i PTF Guide to help you work through the PTFs in chronological order:
August 5, 2023: Volume 25, Number 32
July 29, 2023: Volume 25, Number 31
July 22, 2023: Volume 25, Number 30
July 15, 2023: Volume 25, Number 29
July 8, 2023: Volume 25, Number 28
July 1, 2023: Volume 25, Number 27
June 24, 2023: Volume 25, Number 26
June 17, 2023: Volume 25, Number 25
June 10, 2023: Volume 25, Number 24
June 3, 2023: Volume 25, Number 23
May 27, 2023: Volume 25, Number 22
May 20, 2023: Volume 25, Number 21
May 13, 2023: Volume 25, Number 20
May 6, 2023: Volume 25, Number 19
April 29, 2023: Volume 25, Number 18
April 22, 2023: Volume 25, Number 17
April 15, 2023: Volume 25, Number 16
April 8, 2023: Volume 25, Number 15
April 1, 2023: Volume 25, Number 14
March 25, 2023: Volume 25, Number 13
March 18, 2023: Volume 25, Number 12
March 11, 2023: Volume 25, Number 11
March 4, 2023: Volume 25, Number 10
February 25, 2023: Volume 25, Number 9
February 18, 2023: Volume 25, Number 8
February 13, 2023: Volume 25, Number 7
February 4, 2023: Volume 25, Number 6
January 28, 2023: Volume 25, Number 5
January 21, 2023: Volume 25, Number 4
January 14, 2023: Volume 25, Number 3
January 7, 2023: Volume 25, Number 2
January 1, 2023: Volume 25, Number 1
December 10, 2022: Volume 24, Number 50
December 3, 2022: Volume 24, Number 49
November 26, 2022: Volume 24, Number 48
November 19, 2022: Volume 24, Number 47
November 12, 2022: Volume 24, Number 46
November 5, 2022: Volume 24, Number 45
October 29, 2022: Volume 24, Number 44
October 22, 2022: Volume 24, Number 43
October 15, 2022: Volume 24, Number 42
October 8, 2022: Volume 24, Number 41
October 1, 2022: Volume 24, Number 40
September 24, 2022: Volume 24, Number 39
September 17, 2022: Volume 24, Number 38
September 10, 2022: Volume 24, Number 37
September 3, 2022: Volume 24, Number 36
August 27, 2022: Volume 24, Number 35
August 20, 2022: Volume 24, Number 34
August 13, 2022: Volume 24, Number 33
August 6, 2022: Volume 24, Number 32
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December 6, 2021: Volume 23, Number 48
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Hi Doug,
Thank you for the ACS update information.
When I click on the link from your Guide though, your link opens the MRS for ACS site OK but it still shows the download for IBM i Access Client Solutions (1.1.9.2).
Just in case it was a typo I did download but it is definitely still ACS 1.1.9.2.
Perhaps 1.1.9.3 it is available earlier in the US, and later for us folks down under?
Not a biggie though, can wait.
Thanks Doug,
Jozsef