libjemalloc.so.2: cannot allocate memory in static TLS block

Description:

I'm getting the following error when trying to run usdzip from usd-24.05-2 on x86_64

$ usdzip --help Traceback (most recent call last): File "/usr/bin/usdzip", line 31, in from pxr import Ar, Sdf, Tf, Usd, UsdUtils File "/usr/lib/python3.12/site-packages/pxr/Ar/init.py", line 24, in from pxr import Tf File "/usr/lib/python3.12/site-packages/pxr/Tf/init.py", line 178, in PreparePythonModule() File "/usr/lib/python3.12/site-packages/pxr/Tf/init.py", line 103, in PreparePythonModule module = importlib.import_module( ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ File "/usr/lib/python3.12/importlib/init.py", line 90, in import_module return _bootstrap._gcd_import(name[level:], package, level) ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ImportError: /usr/lib/libjemalloc.so.2: cannot allocate memory in static TLS block

ChatGPT suggested using LD_PRELOAD, which at least lets me run the application.

LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libjemalloc.so.2 usdzip --help

This is the full output:

The error "ImportError: /usr/lib/libjemalloc.so.2: cannot allocate memory in static TLS block" typically occurs when a shared library (like libjemalloc.so.2) cannot allocate memory for Thread-Local Storage (TLS). This is often due to the fact that the library was not compiled with the -fPIC (Position Independent Code) flag, which is necessary for shared libraries in certain environments.

To resolve this issue, you can try the following steps:

1. Preload the Library: Preloading libjemalloc can sometimes resolve the issue. You can do this by setting the LD_PRELOAD environment variable:

   export LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libjemalloc.so.2

   Add this line to your shell configuration file (e.g., ~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc) to make it persistent.

2. Use a Different Version of the Library: The problem might be specific to the version of libjemalloc you are using. Try using a different version or reinstalling libjemalloc.

   sudo apt-get install --reinstall libjemalloc2

3. Recompile the Library with -fPIC: If you have control over the compilation of libjemalloc, ensure it is compiled with the -fPIC flag. This ensures that the library can be used in a position-independent way, which is necessary for certain environments.

   ./configure CFLAGS="-fPIC"
   make
   sudo make install

4. Check for Conflicting Libraries: Ensure that there are no conflicting versions of libjemalloc on your system. Sometimes, multiple versions can cause issues. You can check the loaded libraries using ldd:

   ldd /path/to/your/executable

5. Use an Alternative Memory Allocator: If libjemalloc is not strictly required, consider using an alternative memory allocator. You can unset libjemalloc by ensuring it is not preloaded or linked.

6. Consult System Logs: System logs may provide additional insights into what might be causing the issue. Check logs using:

   dmesg | grep jemalloc

If these steps do not resolve the issue, please provide more context about the environment in which you are encountering this error (e.g., the specific application, operating system, and any relevant configuration).

Steps to reproduce:

$ usdzip --help