JDK-6908267 : Zero fails to unlock synchronized native methods on exception
Type:Bug
Component:hotspot
Sub-Component:runtime
Affected Version:hs17
Priority:P4
Status:Closed
Resolution:Fixed
OS:generic
CPU:generic
Submitted:2009-12-08
Updated:2012-10-08
Resolved:2010-01-19
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If a synchronized native method throws an exception, Zero does not unlock it. This leaves the object locked, with a stale monitor, which can cause the VM will crash at some unspecified time in the future.