IJ55402: ATTEMPT TO LOAD AN .O OR .SO FILE FROM AN .A ARCHIVE FILE FAILS ON AIX

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Error Message: Caused by: java.lang.UnsatisfiedLinkError: Can't
  load lib*.a(*.o)
  at java.base/java.lang.ClassLoader.loadLibrary(Unknown Source)
  at java.base/java.lang.System.load(Unknown Source)
  .
  Stack Trace: N/A
  .
  Issue occurs with Semeru Java version 17 and 21 on AIX platform
  

Local fix

Problem summary

• LoadLibrary lacks support to load a member of an archive on AIX
  leading to exception.
  

Problem conclusion

• JVM has been updated to attempt to load archive members on AIX.
  .
  This APAR will be fixed in the following Releases:
  .
  IBM Semeru Runtimes
     21              21.0.9.0
     17              17.0.17.0
  .
  Downloads and supplementary documentation can be found at the
  following locations:
  - For non z/OS operating systems:
    - IBM Semeru Runtimes, Version 11 and later
      https://www.ibm.com/semeru-runtimes/downloads/
    - IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition, Version 8
      https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/java-sdk-downloads/
  - For the z/OS operating system:
    - Java SDK Products on z/OS
      https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/java-sdk-products-zos
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• 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