ClassLoader Leak - Are they worth solving?

Question

ClassLoader leaks usually result in java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: PermGen. In the instance of working on application servers you may see this as a result of

Answer 1

I'd approach the problem pragmatically:

1. Is it causing problems in production environments?
2. Have you got enough time and resources to track it down?

If the answer to both these questions is yes, then by all means go for it. If it's one yes, one no, it's probably up to the management to decide, if both are nos, don't bother.