Since GCC 3.4.0 the C++ frontend ICEs on the following invalid code snippet:
======================== int operator=(int); void foo() { operator=(0); } ======================== bug.cc:1: error: 'int operator=(int)' must be a nonstatic member function bug.cc: In function 'void foo()': bug.cc:5: internal compiler error: in copy_fn_p, at cp/decl.c:8821 Please submit a full bug report, [etc.] I'll post a patch soon. -- Summary: [4.0/4.1/4.2 regression] ICE on invalid operator= Product: gcc Version: 4.2.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Keywords: ice-on-invalid-code, error-recovery, monitored Severity: normal Priority: P3 Component: c++ AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: reichelt at gcc dot gnu dot org http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=27547