JDK-7105952 : Improve finalisation for FileInputStream/FileOutputStream/RandomAccessFile
  • Type: Bug
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.io
  • Affected Version: 6-pool,7,8
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Fixed
  • OS: generic
  • CPU: generic
  • Submitted: 2011-10-28
  • Updated: 2018-05-16
  • Resolved: 2012-05-09
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Description
Finalisation for FileInputStream/FileOutputStream/RandomAccessFile streams that share the same native FileDescritor needs improvement. Currently a counter is used to keep track of streams which reference the same native FD. A close() on one of the streams means other streams are not properly notified of the event.

Best approach is to modify fileDescriptor so that FileInputStream/FileOutputStream/RandomAccessFile classes can register with them and ensure streams are correctly closed out at close() time or when finalizer gets to run.

Comments
EVALUATION modify FileDesriptor so that it keeps track of all its parents/referents and takes appropritate measures at close time.
28-10-2011