SSL Implementation for ACE_TAO 706 not working with ImplRepository

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I have created a test project in VisualStudio 2019/C++, that works based on Implementation repository configuration. I have configured ImplRepoServiceIOR environment variable where I am defining my endpoint. Further, started locator and activator services. When running the client, the ORB_Init is successful and the narrow call initializes and IMR launches the server and publishes a link for connection. Then client successfully connects and I am able to receive a response.

PROBLEM STATEMENT: But when I use the same project for SSL, the ORB_Init call is successful but the narrow call doesn't return. Then, debugged into TAO code and found that the ACE_SSL invokes openssl library which hangs with the function call Sock_read ().

Below is the screen shot on the same,

Kindly help if any specific configuration required to implement SSL with IMR.

Note: The Client & Server connects securely using SSL & works fine with when I run independently without starting the IMR services. Also, I am able to check the TLSv1.3 messages using WireShark.