Does it runs if started with --disable-extensions ? I'm asking as I have a similar problem and this workaround works for me. Note that it may be the same issue as:
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/chromium-browser/+bug/1702501 As described on this ticket it seems to be due to an issue with the integrated with the cast plugin. Another workaround is to stop all network connection before starting chromium. You may want to test this too. Regards, -- Pascal Obry / Magny Les Hameaux (78) The best way to travel is by means of imagination http://www.obry.net gpg --keyserver keys.gnupg.net --recv-key F949BD3B