Verified Production Fix
[nodejs/node] LIEF is built with two C++ standard version flags
GH-nodejs/node#62129 • Mar 08, 2026
### ROOT CAUSE
The issue arises because LIEF is being built with two conflicting C++ standard version flags: `-std=gnu++20` and `-std=gnu++17`. This conflict can lead to undefined behavior and compilation errors because the compiler may not be able to resolve which standard to use for certain parts of the code.
### CODE FIX
To resolve this issue, you should ensure that only one C++ standard version flag is used when building LIEF. Given that LIEF is a library that may need to support older versions of Node.js, it is advisable to use `-std=gnu++17` to maintain compatibility with a wider range of Node.js versions.
Here is the fix:
1. **Modify the CMake configuration**:
- Open the `CMakeLists.txt` file in the LIEF repository.
- Locate the line where the C++ standard version is set. It might look something like this:
cmake
set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 20)
set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
- Change it to use `-std=gnu++17`:
cmake
set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD 17)
set(CMAKE_CXX_STANDARD_REQUIRED ON)
2. **Rebuild LIEF**:
- Run the CMake configuration and build process again to ensure that the changes take effect.
By making this change, you ensure that LIEF is built with a consistent C++ standard version, which should resolve the conflict and allow the build to proceed successfully.
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