APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Error Message: There is a possibility of a potential endless loop in the stack walker when examining the stack of a thread which has been interrupted when it is not at a safe point. . Stack Trace: N/A .
Local fix
Problem summary
When using AsyncGetCallTrace call to obtain stacktraces, it can happen that the stack walking code gets into endless loop, hanging the profiled application.
Problem conclusion
The solution will prevent the potential for endless loop in the stack walker code. . This APAR will be fixed in the following Releases: . IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 8 SR8 (8.0.8.0) . Contact your IBM Product's Service Team for these Service Refreshes and Fix Packs. For those running stand-alone, information about the available maintenance can be found at: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/java-sdk
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IJ45436
Reported component name
J9 COMMON CODE
Reported component ID
620700127
Reported release
270
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2023-02-16
Closed date
2023-02-16
Last modified date
2023-02-16
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
J9 COMMON CODE
Fixed component ID
620700127
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
17 February 2023