Fixes are available
XL C for AIX Fix Pack 19 (August 2017 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for AIX Fix Pack 19 (August 2017 Update) for 12.1
XL C for AIX Fix Pack 20 (March 2018 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for AIX Fix Pack 20 (March 2018 Update) for 12.1
XL C/C++ for AIX Fix Pack 21 (January 2019 Update) for 12.1
XL C for AIX Fix Pack 21 (January 2019 Update) for 12.1
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
After return from a thrown C++ exception, certain non-volatile condition registers are not saved. The issue appears related to the compile options -qarch=pwr6 -g8 and -O2.
Local fix
Do not use -qarch=pwr6
Problem summary
PROBLEM DESCRIPTION: Incorrect non-volatile condition register values after exception recovery. USERS AFFECTED: Users on AIX that use C++ exception handling and higher than the base arch level.
Problem conclusion
The issue has been corrected.
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IV94688
Reported component name
XL C/C++ FOR AI
Reported component ID
5725C7200
Reported release
C10
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2017-03-31
Closed date
2017-07-13
Last modified date
2017-07-13
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 FOR AIX
Fixed component ID
5725C7100
Applicable component levels
RC10 PSY
UP
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Document Information
Modified date:
01 October 2021