8152207: Perform array bound checks while getting a length of bytecode instructions

[martinuy]

Hi,

I'd like to propose a backport of 8152207 for 8u as this release is affected. The JDK main line patch applies almost cleanly, except for the file path and the copyright date.

Thanks, Martin.-

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• JDK-8152207: Perform array bound checks while getting a length of bytecode instructions (Bug - P4)

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• Paul Hohensee (@phohensee - Reviewer)

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