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  1. JDK
  2. JDK-8212117

Class.forName may return a reference to a loaded but not linked Class

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    • Type: Bug
    • Status: Open
    • Priority: P3
    • Resolution: Unresolved
    • Affects Version/s: 8, 9, 10, 11
    • Fix Version/s: None
    • Component/s: core-libs
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      Description

      As part of the investigation of JDK-8181144, it has been noticed that Class.forName, with initialize=false, can return a class that has not been linked. This conflict between the spec and implementation needs to be investigated and resolved.

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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-8181144 JDI - VirtualMachine.allClasses() does not return loaded but uninitialized class

          • P3 - Major loss of function.
          • Closed
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          Bug - A problem which impairs or prevents the functions of the product. JDK-8181144 JDI - VirtualMachine.allClasses() does not return loaded but uninitialized class

          • P3 - Major loss of function.
          • Closed

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              • Assignee:
                bchristi Brent Christian
                Reporter:
                alanb Alan Bateman
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