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diff --git a/gdb/PROBLEMS b/gdb/PROBLEMS index 7baf1d2..2bb66bb 100644 --- a/gdb/PROBLEMS +++ b/gdb/PROBLEMS @@ -94,6 +94,19 @@ implement virtual base classes. gcc 2.x generated just one object code function with a hidden parameter, but gcc 3.x conforms to a multi-vendor ABI for C++ which requires multiple object code functions. +*** Signal handlers + +On many systems an attempt to single-step a system-call instruction +results in two or more instructions being executed (the system-call, +and one or more instructions following). + +When attempting to single-step through a signal trampoline, this +problem may result the program unintentionally running to completion, +or re-execute the faulting instruction, or even corrupting the program +counter. + +Ref: PR breakpoints/1702. + *** Stack backtraces GDB's core code base has been updated to use a new backtrace |