Are you sure that C-< should not work without buffer? Why?
I am actually not sure. Bookmark 0 is not saved with session so it does not exist when lyx starts (reason for C-< crash). If bookmark 0 becomes valid later, it should be usable without a valid buffer. I am not sure because I never use bookmark 0 and do not know how to set it. To me, it is a consequence of some internal trick (and I almost got rid of it). Cheers, Bo