Based on JDK-8130493.

When using a ServiceLoader to load unnamed module classes, and if loading of that class fails with a LinkageError, the LinkageError is thrown out of the ServiceLoader's Iterator's hasNext() method, which seems to be against the javadoc/specification:

(From the ServiceLoader's top level javadoc:)

{quote}
 * <p> When using the service loader's {@code iterator}, the {@link
 * Iterator#hasNext() hasNext} and {@link Iterator#next() next} methods will
 * fail with {@link ServiceConfigurationError} if an error occurs locating,
 * loading or instantiating a service provider. When processing the service
{quote}

A testcase is attached.