JDK-8027271 : Verifier fails to catch a subclass overriding a final method with static method
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: hotspot
  • Sub-Component: runtime
  • Affected Version: hs25,7u45
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Resolved
  • Resolution: Not an Issue
  • Submitted: 2013-10-24
  • Updated: 2013-11-14
  • Resolved: 2013-11-14
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JDK-8027270 - JNI_GetMethodID fails to find an instance method from the superclass
Description
Clarification from Alex Buckley on the verifier spec:

The verifier spec cares very little about a method being static. Verification deems that B#foo()V overrides A#foo()V because the names and descriptors match.
Comments
The current verifier behavior is correct.
14-11-2013