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[Bug 1349994] [NEW] vmcore image is not readable

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Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2014 19:03:20 -0000
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---Problem Description---
When running in LE mode, the vmcore is not readable from the kdump kernel.
  
Machine Type = Power 8 
 
---Steps to Reproduce---
Panic the system and read the /proc/vmcore file using readelf -a
 
Userspace tool common name: kexec-tools 
 
The userspace tool has the following bit modes: 64-bit LE 

kexec-tools patch fixing the /proc/vmcore ELF header.

Patch sent upstream :
http://lists.infradead.org/pipermail/kexec/2014-July/012247.html

** Affects: kexec-tools (Ubuntu)
     Importance: Undecided
         Status: New


** Tags: architecture-ppc64le bugnameltc-113983 severity-high targetmilestone-inin1404
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vmcore image is not readable
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1349994
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