The systemtap spec file BuildRequires glibc-headers for no reason. The BuildRequires on gcc-c++ will do everything that is required to install a compiler for C and C++ applications, including bringing in glibc-devel (and perhaps glibc-headers if it exists). While it is true that the Fedora packaging guidelines have changed to state that you should clearly provide all BuildRequires that you need, it is imperative that we make it easy for developers to write spec files. There is no need to include BuildRequires: glibc-devel or glibc-headers since the compiler will pull those in for you. I want to remove all BuildRequires on glibc-headers in the event that we decide to remove the sub-package or restructure.
This bug appears to have been reported against 'rawhide' during the Fedora 23 development cycle. Changing version to '23'. (As we did not run this process for some time, it could affect also pre-Fedora 23 development cycle bugs. We are very sorry. It will help us with cleanup during Fedora 23 End Of Life. Thank you.) More information and reason for this action is here: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/BugZappers/HouseKeeping/Fedora23
Any progress on removing the unused BuildRequires on glibc-headers?
Fixed in upstream commit 713029398d38