Fixes are available
September 2012 Update for XL C/C++ for Linux, V12.1
April 2013 Update for XL C/C++ for Linux, V12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 8 (October 2015 Update) for 12.1
December 2012 Update for XL C/C++ for Linux, V12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 4 (October 2013 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 5 (December 2013 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 6 (February 2014 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for Linux Fix Pack 7 (May 2014 Update) for 12.1
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
The C++ typeid feature is returning an incorrect function signature string. The string returned from the typeid name() method is not distinguishing between functions with and without exception specifiers. ===== TEST CASE ===== ---------------------------------------------- extern int *withthrow() throw (); extern int *nothrow() ; std::string sg2 = typeid(withthrow).name(); std::string sf2 = typeid(nothrow).name(); printf("%s # %s\n", sf2.c_str(), sg2.c_str()); OUTPUT ===>> "int *() throw() # int *() throw()" ---------------------------------------------- extern int *withthrow() throw (); extern int *nothrow(); std::string sg2 = typeid(nothrow).name(); std::string sf2 = typeid(withthrow).name(); printf("%s # %s\n", sf2.c_str(), sg2.c_str()); OUTPUT ===>> "int *() # int *()" ----------------------------------------------
Local fix
Problem summary
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Exception specification is included in typeid for a function causing inconsistency. USERS AFFECTED: Users depending on the typeid output for functions with exception specifications.
Problem conclusion
The problem has been resolved, and the exception specification is no longer output in the typeid name.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
LI76985
Reported component name
XL C/C++ FOR LI
Reported component ID
5725C7300
Reported release
C10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt
Submitted date
2012-08-28
Closed date
2012-08-28
Last modified date
2012-08-28
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++ FOR LI
Fixed component ID
5725C7300
Applicable component levels
RC10 PSY
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Document Information
Modified date:
16 October 2021