Fixes are available
May 2012 PTF for XL C/C++ for AIX, V10.1
January 2013 PTF for XL C/C++ for AIX, V10.1
XL C/C++ for AIX Fix Pack 18 (July 2013 PTF) for 10.1
XL C/C++ for AIX Fix Pack 19 (October 2013 PTF) for 10.1
XL C/C++ for AIX Fix Pack 21 (October 2015 PTF) for 10.1
February 2012 PTF for XL C/C++ for AIX, V10.1
September 2012 PTF for XL C/C++ for AIX, V10.1
XL C/C++ for AIX Fix Pack 20 (October 2014 PTF) for 10.1
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
IV14218
Reported component name
XL C++ AIX
Reported component ID
5724U8100
Reported release
A10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-01-26
Closed date
2012-01-26
Last modified date
2012-01-26
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
XL C++ AIX
Fixed component ID
5724U8100
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
26 January 2012