A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
If there are initialized and uninitialized weak symbol definitions, the linker picks the first definition instead of the first initialized definition. In addition, the -bautoexp flag does not work properly with weak symbols.
Local fix
Problem summary
If there are initialized and uninitialized weak symbol definitions, the linker picks the first definition instead of the first initialized definition. In addition, the -bautoexp flag does not work properly with weak symbols.
Problem conclusion
Linker treats multiple weak symbols identically to multiple non-weak symbols.
Temporary fix
Comments
6100-08 - use AIX APAR IV71827 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IV67454 7100-02 - use AIX APAR IV71792 7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV71635 7100-03 - use AIX APAR IV73031
APAR Information
APAR number
IV73031
Reported component name
AIX V7.1
Reported component ID
5765H4000
Reported release
710
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2015-05-06
Closed date
2015-05-06
Last modified date
2015-09-30
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
AIX V7.1
Fixed component ID
5765H4000
Applicable component levels
R710 PSY U867637
UP15/05/19 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U867637 bos.rte.bind_cmds 7.1.3.46
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Document Information
Modified date:
30 September 2015