[GHC] #10238: Update libffi shortly before first GHC 8.0.1 RC (was: Update libffi shortly before first GHC 7.12.1 RC)

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#10238: Update libffi shortly before first GHC 8.0.1 RC
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        Reporter:  hvr               |                Owner:  hvr
            Type:  task              |               Status:  patch
        Priority:  highest           |            Milestone:  8.0.1
       Component:  Runtime System    |              Version:
      Resolution:                    |             Keywords:  libffi
Operating System:  Unknown/Multiple  |         Architecture:
                                     |  Unknown/Multiple
 Type of failure:  None/Unknown      |            Test Case:
      Blocked By:                    |             Blocking:
 Related Tickets:                    |  Differential Rev(s):  Phab:D1589
       Wiki Page:                    |
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Changes (by hvr):

 * status:  new => patch
 * differential:   => Phab:D1589


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