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

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    • Type: Bug
    • Resolution: Fixed
    • Priority: P3
    • 14
    • Affects Version/s: 8, 9, 10, 11
    • Component/s: core-libs

      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.

            Assignee:
            Brent Christian
            Reporter:
            Alan Bateman
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