APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Error Message: The JVM may die with SIGILL or SIGSEGV after executing a bad branch. . Stack Trace: N/A .
Local fix
The only workaround for this issue is to disable the JIT compiler with the -Xint option.
Problem summary
The problem is caused by an integer overflow inside the JIT compiler when generating long branches with large offsets. Problem only occurs on 64-bit z/OS and z/Linux.
Problem conclusion
This defect will be fixed in: 5.0.0 SR16 FP3 6.0.0 SR14 6.0.1 SR6 7.0.0 SR5 . The JIT compiler has been updated with branch calculations that will not overflow.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV43918
Reported component name
JAVA 5 JIT
Reported component ID
620500124
Reported release
500
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2013-06-07
Closed date
2013-06-07
Last modified date
2013-06-13
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
JAVA 5 JIT
Fixed component ID
620500124
Applicable component levels
R500 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
13 June 2013