JDK-8020038 : [macosx] Incorrect usage of invokeLater() and likes in callbacks called via JNI from AppKit thread
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: client-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.awt
  • Affected Version: 7u25,7u40,8
  • Priority: P2
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: os_x
  • Submitted: 2013-07-08
  • Updated: 2014-10-15
  • Resolved: 2013-07-11
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Description
There is a number of cases where a Java callback called via JNI from AppKit thread uses invokeLater() and likes to run a code that notifies listeners/modifies UI state, which leads to all kinds of problems, like user code being called in incorrect thread group or deadlocks. 
Comments
Verified in jdk8b117 OS X 10.9 x64 No regression tests to verify. Applet tests run and pass successfully
26-11-2013

Need SQE-OK before this can be approved
12-07-2013

the fix is ready, on review now
11-07-2013