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Update rpm dependencies file for newer CXXABI requirement

Freshover 4 years ago
Mar 14, 20260 views
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Problem

VS Code Version: 1.53.0 OS: RHEL7.9 Error: The terminal process failed to launch: A native exception occurred during launch (/lib64/libstdc++.so.6: version `CXXABI_1.3.9' not found (required by /usr/share/code/resources/app/node_modules.asar.unpacked/node-pty/build/Release/pty.node)). [code block]

Error Output

Error:
The terminal process failed to launch: A native exception occurred during launch (/lib64/libstdc++.so.6: version `CXXABI_1.3.9' not found (required by /usr/share/code/resources/app/node_modules.asar.u

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Solution: Update rpm dependencies file for newer CXXABI requirement

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@Tyriar Understood but the 1.53 RPM shouldn't install on a RHEL7/CentOS7 based system in the first place because RHEL7 has a standardized GLIBC that will be maintained throughout its lifecycle. The rpmspec should include a requires statement based on GLIBC version and the rpms should be provided in an EL compatible repository (i.e., RHEL7 and RHEL8 rpms are maintained in separate locations.) As

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    Understood but the 1.53 RPM shouldn't install on a RHEL7/CentOS7 based system in

    Understood but the 1.53 RPM shouldn't install on a RHEL7/CentOS7 based system in the first place because RHEL7 has a standardized GLIBC that will be maintained throughout its lifecycle. The rpmspec should include a requires statement based on GLIBC version and the rpms should be provided in an EL compatible repository (i.e., RHEL7 and RHEL8 rpms are maintained in separate locations.)

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    As it stands VS Code is breaking the packaging standards of the platform and cau

    As it stands VS Code is breaking the packaging standards of the platform and causing problems for users. If you can direct me to the appropriate area I'll gladly open a bug request there.

Validation

Resolved in microsoft/vscode GitHub issue #115784. Community reactions: 42 upvotes.

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Last verified Mar 14, 2026

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