Fixes are available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
When compiling source that contains a variable attribute using the syntax form __attribute__ or __attribute, the compiler is encountering an internal compiler error in the C++ front end. ===== TEST CASE ===== int foo() { typedef void* atype; __attribute__((unused)) atype a; return 0; } ===== OUTPUT ===== % xlC -c test.cpp xlC: 1501-230 (S) Internal compiler error; please contact your Service Representative. For more information visit: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21110810
Local fix
- Remove attribute
Problem summary
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: An internal compiler error occurs while processing __attribute((unused)) on a typedef. USERS AFFECTED: Users of __attribute((unused)) on a typedef.
Problem conclusion
The issue was corrected, and the internal compiler error is no longer generated.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV11219
Reported component name
XLC C++ AIX
Reported component ID
5724S7100
Reported release
900
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2011-11-24
Closed date
2011-11-24
Last modified date
2011-11-24
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
XLC C++ AIX
Fixed component ID
5724S7100
Applicable component levels
R900 PSY U848837
UP C
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Document Information
Modified date:
24 November 2011