GNU Debugger 17.1 Released With CET Shadow Stack Support, New DAP Features - Phoronix

GDB 17.1 released: CET Shadow Stack, AArch64 GCS, and DAP upgrades

GNU Debugger (GDB) 17.1 is now available, delivering stronger control-flow protection and smoother workflows for Linux developers. This release introduces CET Shadow Stack support on x86_64 Intel/AMD, adds the ability to debug Linux programs using AArch64 Guarded Control Stacks (GCS), extends the record feature to RISC-V RV64GC, improves linker namespace handling, and refreshes both the Python and Guile APIs. The Debug Adapter Protocol (DAP) also gains completion request support.

Release highlights:

• CET Shadow Stack support on x86_64 (Intel/AMD)
• AArch64 GCS debugging for Linux programs
• Record/replay support for RISC-V RV64GC
• Improved linker namespace support
• Python and Guile API enhancements
• DAP improvements, including completion requests

Downloads and full details are available via the GDB 17.1 mailing list announcement.

Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Debugger-GDB-17.1