abrt-action-analyze-backtrace

Analyze backtrace for the current working directory

$ abrt-action-analyze-backtrace

$ abrt-action-analyze-backtrace -d [path/to/directory]

$ abrt-action-analyze-backtrace -v

abrt-action-analyze-backtrace [options]

--verbose
    Be verbose. Prints additional debugging information.


    The directory containing the crash data to be analyzed. This directory is typically created by ABRT when an application crashes.

The `abrt-action-analyze-backtrace` command is an essential component of the Automatic Bug Reporting Tool (ABRT) framework on Linux systems.

Its primary function is to analyze backtraces (stack traces) generated when an application crashes. It uses tools like GDB (GNU Debugger) to extract detailed information from the crash dump, including function calls, variable values, and other relevant data. This information helps developers understand the sequence of events that led to the crash and identify the root cause of the bug.

The output is often used by ABRT to determine if the crash is a known issue (duplicate of a previous bug) or a new problem. By analyzing the backtrace, ABRT can automatically identify the package and application involved in the crash, making it easier to file bug reports and track down fixes. The results will be recorded in files for further inspection.

The command is usually invoked by ABRT itself and not directly by users. The exact arguments depend on the crash data available and the configuration of ABRT.

This command requires the necessary debugging symbols to be installed for the crashed application and libraries. Without debugging symbols, the backtrace will be less informative and harder to analyze.

1. An application crashes.
2. ABRT detects the crash and creates a crash directory.
3. ABRT invokes `abrt-action-analyze-backtrace` to analyze the backtrace in the crash directory.
4. `abrt-action-analyze-backtrace` uses GDB or similar tools to extract information from the core dump.
5. The analysis results are stored in files within the crash directory.
6. ABRT uses the analysis results to determine if the crash is a known issue or to create a new bug report.

The `abrt-action-analyze-backtrace` command is part of the ABRT framework, which has been developed to automate the bug reporting process in Linux distributions like Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It was designed to simplify the process of gathering information about application crashes and submitting bug reports to developers. The command has evolved alongside the ABRT framework, with improvements in its analysis capabilities and integration with other debugging tools.

abrt(1), gdb(1), coredumpctl(1)