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IJ49456: IPA CAUSING MEMCPY() TO NOT COPY ALL BYTES

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APAR status

  • Closed as program error.

Error description

  • When compiling a complex test case that makes use of -qipa and
memcopy(); the memcopy() fails to copy all the all the required
bytes leading to incorrect results at runtime.

Local fix

  • N/A

Problem summary

  • USERS AFFECTED:
Users who have testcases that that make use of vector store
instructions and who compile with -qipa may be affected by this
issue.

PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:
The compiler had a bug in its aliasing algorithm that was
causing incorrect aliasing instructions for vector store
instructions.

Problem conclusion

  • The compiler backend has been fixed to handle the above
scenario.

Temporary fix

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APAR Information




    

  • APAR number
    IJ49456
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  • Reported component name
    XL C/C++ FOR AI
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  • Reported component ID
    5725C7200
    • 

  • Reported release
    G10
    • 

  • Status
    CLOSED  PER
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  • PE
    NoPE
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  • HIPER
    NoHIPER
    • 

  • Special Attention
    NoSpecatt / Xsystem
    • 

  • Submitted date
    2023-12-06
    • 

  • Closed date
    2024-02-13
    • 

  • Last modified date
    2024-02-13
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Fix information


    

  • Fixed component name
    XL C/C++ FOR AI
    • 

  • Fixed component ID
    5725C7200
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            Modified date:
            

            13 February 2024
            

            
                      

        


        

        


      

    

  



    

  

  
    
            

          
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