255
255
Standard
Maximum Exit Code
Exit status 255, often used for fatal errors.
Meaning
Exit status 255, often used for fatal errors.
Typical Trigger
Program called exit(-1).
Fast Fix
Fix the underlying fatal error.
#standard #wrap-around
Meaning
Exit status wraps to 255 or indicates fatal failure (e.g., SSH).
Typical Triggers
- Program called
exit(-1). - SSH connection or authentication failed.
Quick Checks
- Read stderr for fatal error details.
- For SSH, run with
-vvvfor debug logs.
Fix Steps
- Fix the underlying fatal error.
- Resolve SSH auth, DNS, or network issues.
Quick Facts
- Code
- 255
- Tool
- Standard
- Category
- standard
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