VLC crashes immediatly on startup consistantly on FC13, works fine on FC11

[bvn@office ~]$ uname -r
2.6.33.5-112.fc13.i686.PAE

[bvn@office ~]$ rpm -qa | grep vlc
vlc-core-1.0.6-1.fc13.i686
vlc-1.0.6-1.fc13.i686

[bvn@office ~]$ vlc
VLC media player 1.0.6 Goldeneye
*** glibc detected *** vlc: free(): invalid pointer: 0x01965ff0 ***
======= Backtrace: =========
/lib/libc.so.6[0xbea1e1]
/usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6(_ZdlPv+0x22)[0x192d4b2]
/usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6(_ZNSbIwSt11char_traitsIwESaIwEE4_Rep10_M_destroyERKS1_+0x1e)[0x192432e]
/usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6(_ZNSbIwSt11char_traitsIwESaIwEE7reserveEj+0x9a)[0x1925b3a]
/usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6(_ZNSbIwSt11char_traitsIwESaIwEE6appendEjw+0x76)[0x1925c56]
/usr/lib/libstdc++.so.6(_ZNSbIwSt11char_traitsIwESaIwEE6resizeEjw+0x7d)[0x19271ed]
/usr/lib/libtag.so.1(_ZN6TagLib6StringC2EPKcNS0_4TypeE+0xc2)[0x4651762]
/usr/lib/libtag.so.1(+0x2b4f7)[0x46304f7]
/usr/lib/libtag.so.1(+0x6d71d)[0x467271d]
/usr/lib/libtag.so.1(+0x23c7c)[0x4628c7c]
/lib/ld-linux.so.2[0xb67da0]
/lib/ld-linux.so.2[0xb6c13f]
/lib/ld-linux.so.2[0xb67966]
/lib/ld-linux.so.2[0xb6b986]
/lib/libdl.so.2[0xd26c3b]
/lib/ld-linux.so.2[0xb67966]
/lib/libdl.so.2[0xd2703c]
/lib/libdl.so.2(dlopen+0x41)[0xd26b71]
/usr/lib/libvlccore.so.2(+0x90c6b)[0x6cfc6b]
======= Memory map: ========
00110000-00114000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436293    /usr/lib/vlc/control/libtelnet_plugin.so
00114000-00115000 rw-p 00003000 08:08 1436293    /usr/lib/vlc/control/libtelnet_plugin.so
00115000-0011a000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436181    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_ftp_plugin.so
0011a000-0011b000 rw-p 00004000 08:08 1436181    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_ftp_plugin.so
0011b000-00122000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1110463    /usr/lib/libv4l2.so.0
00122000-00126000 rw-p 00006000 08:08 1110463    /usr/lib/libv4l2.so.0
00126000-00142000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1115467    /usr/lib/libv4lconvert.so.0
00142000-00144000 rw-p 0001c000 08:08 1115467    /usr/lib/libv4lconvert.so.0
00144000-00194000 rw-p 00000000 00:00 0 
00194000-00197000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436177    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_directory_plugin.so
00197000-00198000 rw-p 00002000 08:08 1436177    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_directory_plugin.so
00198000-0019d000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436196    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libpvr_plugin.so
0019d000-0019e000 rw-p 00004000 08:08 1436196    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libpvr_plugin.so
0019e000-001a0000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436183    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_mmap_plugin.so
001a0000-001a1000 rw-p 00001000 08:08 1436183    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_mmap_plugin.so
001a1000-001b5000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1112135    /usr/lib/libdvdnav.so.4.1.4
001b5000-001b6000 rw-p 00013000 08:08 1112135    /usr/lib/libdvdnav.so.4.1.4
001b6000-001d5000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1112133    /usr/lib/libdvdread.so.4.1.4
001d5000-001d6000 rw-p 0001f000 08:08 1112133    /usr/lib/libdvdread.so.4.1.4
001d6000-001e6000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1122943    /usr/lib/libcddb.so.2.2.3
001e6000-001e7000 rw-p 00010000 08:08 1122943    /usr/lib/libcddb.so.2.2.3
001e7000-001f0000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 358411     /usr/lib/libtalloc.so.2.0.1
001f0000-001f1000 rw-p 00008000 08:08 358411     /usr/lib/libtalloc.so.2.0.1
001f1000-00206000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1354752    /lib/libresolv-2.12.so
00206000-00207000 r--p 00014000 08:08 1354752    /lib/libresolv-2.12.so
00207000-00208000 rw-p 00015000 08:08 1354752    /lib/libresolv-2.12.so
00208000-0020a000 rw-p 00000000 00:00 0 
0020a000-00217000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 358530     /usr/lib/liblber-2.4.so.2.5.4
00217000-00218000 rw-p 0000c000 08:08 358530     /usr/lib/liblber-2.4.so.2.5.4
00219000-0021b000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436292    /usr/lib/vlc/control/libsignals_plugin.so
0021b000-0021c000 rw-p 00001000 08:08 1436292    /usr/lib/vlc/control/libsignals_plugin.so
0021c000-0021d000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436460    /usr/lib/vlc/video_filter/librv32_plugin.so
0021d000-0021e000 rw-p 00000000 08:08 1436460    /usr/lib/vlc/video_filter/librv32_plugin.so
0021e000-0023b000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 358416     /usr/lib/libxcb.so.1.1.0
0023b000-0023c000 rw-p 0001c000 08:08 358416     /usr/lib/libxcb.so.1.1.0
0023c000-00269000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1354783    /lib/libgssapi_krb5.so.2.2
00269000-0026a000 rw-p 0002d000 08:08 1354783    /lib/libgssapi_krb5.so.2.2
0026a000-00286000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1354753    /lib/libselinux.so.1
00286000-00287000 r--p 0001b000 08:08 1354753    /lib/libselinux.so.1
00287000-00288000 rw-p 0001c000 08:08 1354753    /lib/libselinux.so.1
00288000-0028b000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1488696    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_gnomevfs_plugin.so
0028b000-0028c000 rw-p 00002000 08:08 1488696    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_gnomevfs_plugin.so
0028c000-002f3000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 358466     /usr/lib/libgnomevfs-2.so.0.2400.3
002f3000-002f6000 rw-p 00066000 08:08 358466     /usr/lib/libgnomevfs-2.so.0.2400.3
002f6000-002f9000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 358464     /usr/lib/libavahi-glib.so.1.0.1
002f9000-002fa000 rw-p 00002000 08:08 358464     /usr/lib/libavahi-glib.so.1.0.1
002fa000-002fc000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436186    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_oss_plugin.so
002fc000-002fd000 rw-p 00001000 08:08 1436186    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_oss_plugin.so
002fd000-00318000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436193    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libdvb_plugin.so
00318000-00319000 rw-p 0001a000 08:08 1436193    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libdvb_plugin.so
00319000-00329000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1122988    /usr/lib/libdvbpsi.so.6.0.0
00329000-0032a000 rw-p 0000f000 08:08 1122988    /usr/lib/libdvbpsi.so.6.0.0
0032a000-0032d000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436178    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_dv_plugin.so
0032d000-0032e000 rw-p 00002000 08:08 1436178    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_dv_plugin.so
0032e000-00331000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1109998    /usr/lib/librom1394.so.0.3.0
00331000-00332000 rw-p 00002000 08:08 1109998    /usr/lib/librom1394.so.0.3.0
00332000-00341000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1110809    /usr/lib/libraw1394.so.11.0.1
00341000-00342000 rw-p 0000e000 08:08 1110809    /usr/lib/libraw1394.so.11.0.1
00342000-00346000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1121104    /usr/lib/libavc1394.so.0.3.0
00346000-00347000 rw-p 00003000 08:08 1121104    /usr/lib/libavc1394.so.0.3.0
00347000-0034e000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 358476     /usr/lib/libusb-0.1.so.4.4.4
0034e000-00350000 rw-p 00006000 08:08 358476     /usr/lib/libusb-0.1.so.4.4.4
00350000-00353000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1488697    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libx11_screen_plugin.so
00353000-00354000 rw-p 00002000 08:08 1488697    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libx11_screen_plugin.so
00354000-00358000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1354775    /lib/libuuid.so.1.3.0
00358000-00359000 rw-p 00003000 08:08 1354775    /lib/libuuid.so.1.3.0
00359000-0035b000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436190    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_udp_plugin.so
0035b000-0035c000 rw-p 00001000 08:08 1436190    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_udp_plugin.so
0035d000-0035f000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1436188    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_smb_plugin.so
0035f000-00360000 rw-p 00001000 08:08 1436188    /usr/lib/vlc/access/libaccess_smb_plugin.so
00360000-0045f000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 1354760    /lib/libglib-2.0.so.0.2400.1
0045f000-00460000 rw-p 000ff000 08:08 1354760    /lib/libglib-2.0.so.0.2400.1
00460000-00477000 r-xp 00000000 08:08 358471     /usr/lib/libICE.so.6.3.0Aborted (core dumped)
[bvn@office ~]$ 

console trace

Added attachment:

• VLC FC13 bug.txt

Just wanted to confirm that I'm seeing this too. VLC crashes consistently, immediately on Fedora 13, but worked fine on Fedora 12. I have tried removing ~/.config/vlc, --ignore-config, --reset-config, etc. I'm attaching a backtrace. The problem seems to be rooted in taglib.

Added attachment:

• vlc-f13-trace.txt

See https://bugzilla.rpmfusion.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1212

Have migrated to FC13 on other hosts and have experienced no VLC problems with them.

XMMS produces no sound where VLC cannot start (no crash). Coincidence?

What's odd about this host? Dual, single headed video adapters. From lspci: 00: nVidia Corporation MCP78S [GeForce 8200] (rev a2) 01: Multimedia audio controller: Creative Labs SB Audigy (rev 04) 02: VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation GeForce 8200 (rev a2) 03: VGA compatible controller: nVidia Corporation GeForce 8400 GS (rev a1)

Each video adapter drives a DVI connected Soyo Topaz S 24" (1920x1200) display as an independent X client. I have 3 bootable guest Fedora's on this host (CentOS manages the MBR loader). FC11 uses "akmod-nvidia" and FC13 uses "nouveau". Nouveau has proven less than satisfactory regarding "sensors-detect". If I get some spare time, I will try to install an FC13 with "akmod-nvidia" and see if it makes a difference.

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closed

OK. Any idea as to which component? This bug is keeping me on FC11 with no migration path in sight. If you are not sure, and do not wish to get into a "finger pointing" spat, let me know. I'll keep you out of it. Any clue would help.

FYI

• Since reporting this bug, I have migrated two other machines to FC13 (Both Intel Atom based). VLC is flawless as is XMMS.
• My attempt to install an "akmod-nvidea" FC13 on this machine (nomodeset) no longer boots - even at run-level 3. It dies in "udev". I am not sitting idly by, waiting for somebody to rescue me. Providing me with a clue, as to the nature of this failure, may permit me to create an FC13 test configuration, that would facilitate repair.

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In the meanwhile I'll try for a single monitor configuration (on this machine) and without my software development tools and see what happens...

• I am re-opening to share this message with you. I accept that it is, in fact, closed. --- Thank you for an excellent package.

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Fyi, what fixed the problem for me was moving /usr/lib(64)/vlc/meta_engine/libtaglib_plugin.so out of the way, then starting vlc, then moving the .so back into place. So "notvlc" is indeed incorrect.

OK!!! I've already said that I've accepted notvlc as the correct state.

but where to look for remedy? Developers hate random problems tossed over the fence - at least I do.

If you have no clue, that's OK. Just let me know.

libtaglib_plugin.so is a VLC distributed component. What non-vlc component is hooking it when it shouldn't?

If I go to the Fedora Bugzilla, I will be (correctly) ignored. This "idiosyncrasy" will force me to Windows (which I absolutely detest), when FC11 gets retired, for my Python development platform (I have 5 unused W7 licenses). I often play MPEG2 recordings while I code. It helps me concentrate.

PS I will try your trick - but then what?

Tried your "trick" on 32 bit equivalent. It worked. Moreover, it seems to have worked "permanently" (across re-boots). Very odd! Coincidentally, "gstreamer" got updated to 0.10.29-2.fc13.i686 within the testing time frame. As I hate and fear magic (I am an engineer - EE) I would like to think that the bug had something to do with "gstreamer".

I am adding your "trick" to my FC13 installation notes, just in case my hopes are not met.

Thank you very much for your response and I hope this information may be of some use.

I intend to replace the dead guest OS, the FC13 with akmod-nvidia, with a fresh FC13 install. I can then determine which change effected the repair. It will take about a week.

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I think nobody knows whether this is a taglib bug, a VLC bug or a Fedora (packaging) bug.

Unfortunately, the glibc heap self-debugging is quite useless. Can someone please post the valgrind trace instead? You may want to start VLC as "vlc -I rc" to speed things up.

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assigned to @Courmisch

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closed

Reporter time out.

Valgrind trace

Added attachment:

• vlc.valgrind.trace

Unfortunately the problem persists on FC13. It's probably not relevant but aI also Also note that valgrind prevents vlc from crashing. Please don't hesitate to ask if I may provide any useful information.

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Replying to [comment:14 cezary.butler]:

Unfortunately the problem persists on FC13.

So what? It's still a problem with Fedora's taglib, and/or the way Fedora builds VLC. This is the wrong bug tracker.

It's probably not relevant but aI also Also note that valgrind prevents vlc from crashing.

You are mixing up two different things. VLC under valgrind does not crash, but valgrind still finds the error:

Invalid free() / delete / delete[]

...which clearly shows libtaglib doing something stupid.

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closed

mentioned in issue #3958 (closed)