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Re: [PATCH] Prevent internal-error when computing $pc in ARM assembly code


> > It would be good to have a few more details about what causes us
> > to be in a situation where we'd be failing to read memory at
> > an address. Perhaps just showing the disassembled code and
> > a quick explanation of what happens might be sufficient.
> 
> I agree with Joel that we need more details about the problem you are
> trying to fix.

I think the problem comes from improper unwinding of a function
having an unusual frame, causing us to use a bogus return address
which could be anywhere, including in an unreadable memory area.

-- 
Joel


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