Take this "stupid" example (even though this most likely shows up in GCC but I don't know for sure): int g1(int); static void h(int *a) { *a = 1; }
int g(void) { int t = 0; h(&t); int t1 = t; g1(t1); return t1 == t; } That return should have been turned into "return 1" as t does not escape via h as h only touches it. Compile with -O3 -fno-inline to see the problem. -- Summary: Address escapes even though the called function does not cause it to escape Product: gcc Version: 4.1.0 Status: UNCONFIRMED Keywords: missed-optimization Severity: enhancement Priority: P2 Component: tree-optimization AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: pinskia at gcc dot gnu dot org CC: gcc-bugs at gcc dot gnu dot org http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=23134