gdm-user-switch-applet was killed by signal 6 (SIGABRT) when trying to switch user in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

Solution Unverified - Updated -

Issue

  • When trying to switch user in GNOME on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6, the operations fails and the following dialog is displayed:

gdm-dbus-error.jpg

  • When using the "switch user" applet in the gnome panel, the process dies with signal 6 (SIGABRT)

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • KDM as the display manager
  • GNOME desktop environment

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