Fixes are available
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 9 (August 2013 Update) for 11.1
XL C/C++ Advanced Edition for Blue Gene/P Fix Pack 17 (October 2013 Update) for 9.0
April 2012 Update for XL C/C++ Advanced Edition for Blue Gene/P, V9.0
June 2012 Update for XL C/C++ for Linux, V11.1
August 2012 Update for XL C/C++ Advanced Edition for Blue Gene/P, V9.0
October 2012 Update for XL C/C++ for Linux, V11.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 8 (June 2013 Update) for 11.1
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
LI76402
Reported component name
XL C/C++ AE BG/
Reported component ID
5799HJE00
Reported release
900
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2011-09-12
Closed date
2011-12-12
Last modified date
2011-12-12
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/C++ AE BG/
Fixed component ID
5799HJE00
Applicable component levels
R900 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 October 2021