Update HOWTO with specific instructions on fixing segafaults when using xB linker script with NX bit support. Signed-off-by: Eric B Munson --- HOWTO | 9 +++++++++ 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+) --- a/HOWTO +++ b/HOWTO @@ -594,6 +594,15 @@ If an application fails to run, set the to 1. This causes additional diagnostics to be run. This information should be included when sending bug reports to the libhugetlbfs team. +Specific Scenarios: +------------------- + +ISSUE: When using the xB linker script with a 32 bit binary on an x86 host with + NX support enabled, the binary segfaults. + +TRY: Recompiling with the --hugetlbfs-align options and use the new relinking + method or booting your kernel with noexec32=off. + Trademarks ==========