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IV78107: JAVA SEGMENTATION ERROR IN JIT COMPILED CODE ON X86 PLATFORMS

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • Error Message: JVM crashes with segmentation error
    vmState=0x00000000 on x86 platforms
    .
    Stack Trace:
    .
    This problem only occurs on systems using the x86 architecture.
    The instruction causing the crash is a JMP to an inaccessible
    address.
    

Local fix

  • The problem can be avoided by setting the environment variable
    TR_DisableInlineRecursiveMonitor=1
    

Problem summary

  • A race condition causes the JIT compiler to generate incorrect
    assembly code for monitor enter and exit.
    

Problem conclusion

  • The JIT compiler has been fixed to prevent the race condition
    and generate correct assembly code for monitor enter and exit.
    .
    This APAR will be fixed in the following Java Releases:
       8    SR2       (8.0.2.0)
    .
    Contact your IBM Product's Service Team for these Service
    Refreshes and Fix Packs.
    For those running stand-alone, information about the available
    Service Refreshes and Fix Packs can be found at:
               https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/
    

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

  • APAR number

    IV78107

  • Reported component name

    JIT

  • Reported component ID

    620700124

  • Reported release

    130

  • Status

    CLOSED PER

  • PE

    NoPE

  • HIPER

    NoHIPER

  • Special Attention

    NoSpecatt

  • Submitted date

    2015-10-16

  • Closed date

    2015-10-16

  • Last modified date

    2015-10-16

  • 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

    JIT

  • Fixed component ID

    620700124

Applicable component levels

  • R130 PSY

       UP

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 October 2015