+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #439234 +++ Description of problem: The problem occurs with a large program that I am debugging. It has been correctly diagnosed and fixed in the URL. It is fixed in later versions of GDB too (6.7 for sure). Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): gdb-6.3.0.0-1.156.el4.src (only verified the problem exists in the source) How reproducible: I guess while debugging large programs, try and print some values. Actual results: dwarf2_read_address: Corrupted DWARF expression. Expected results: values for variables. Additional info:
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Fixed in HEAD by upstream: http://sourceware.org/ml/gdb-patches/2007-01/msg00561.html
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on therefore solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2008-0717.html