APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Error Message: A Java method that casts a long value into a byte and then stores the byte into a byte array, when it is JIT-compiled, can sometimes store an incorrect value into the array. This problem affects both Java 5 and Java 6, but only on z/OS or z/Linux. . Stack Trace: N/A .
Local fix
This is no workaround for this issue except to disable the compilation of the affected method with the -Xjit:exclude={...} option.
Problem summary
The problem is caused by a bug in the z/Architecture code generator of the JIT compiler.
Problem conclusion
This defect will be fixed in: 6.0.0 SR8 5.0.0 SR12 . The JIT compiler has been updated to correct the issue. . To obtain the fix: Install build 20100227 or later
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IZ80950
Reported component name
JIT
Reported component ID
620700124
Reported release
600
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2010-07-26
Closed date
2010-07-26
Last modified date
2010-07-26
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
JIT
Fixed component ID
620700124
Applicable component levels
R600 PSN
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
26 July 2010