The following valid code snippet triggers an ICE on mainline when compiled with "-O -ftest-coverage":
======================================================= struct A { int i; int& get() { return i; } }; inline A foo() { A a; a.get(); return a; } inline A bar() { return foo(); } void baz() { A a; a = bar(); } ======================================================= bug.cc: In function 'void baz()': bug.cc:23: error: address taken, but ADDRESSABLE bit not set D.1698 bug.cc:23: internal compiler error: verify_stmts failed Please submit a full bug report, [etc.] -- Summary: [4.3 regression] ICE with "-ftest-coverage" and references Product: gcc Version: 4.3.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Keywords: ice-on-valid-code, 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=34609