The user shell is ksh.

The gunpg2 memory fault error apears when i'm using libassuan version 2.1.1
(installed from perlz.org link)

I compiled gnupg-2.0.26 with libassuan-2.1.2 and the gnupg2 does not crash but
instead is just blocked waiting for something no matter what the gpg-agent is on
or off.

/opt/freeware/bin/gpg-agent &

[1] 31654070

jobs

[1] + Running /opt/freeware/bin/gpg-agent &

/opt/freeware/bin/gpg2 --gen-key

gpg (GnuPG) 2.0.26; Copyright (C) 2013 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
This is free software: you are free to change and redistribute it.
There is NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by law.

Warning: using insecure memory!
Please select what kind of key you want:

(1) RSA and RSA (default)
(2) DSA and Elgamal
(3) DSA (sign only)
(4) RSA (sign only)

Your selection?
RSA keys may be between 1024 and 4096 bits long.
What keysize do you want? (2048)
Requested keysize is 2048 bits
Please specify how long the key should be valid.

   0 = key does not expire
<n>  = key expires in n days
<n>w = key expires in n weeks
<n>m = key expires in n months
<n>y = key expires in n years

Key is valid for? (0)
Key does not expire at all
Is this correct? (y/N) y

GnuPG needs to construct a user ID to identify your key.

Real name: keytest01
Email address: catalin.mocanu@ing.ro
Comment: keytest with gpg-agent up
You selected this USER-ID:

    "keytest01 (keytest with gpg-agent up) <catalin.mocanu@ing.ro>"

Change (N)ame, (C)omment, (E)mail or (O)kay/(Q)uit? O
You need a Passphrase to protect your secret key.

[Comment: Here I'm waiting 4-5 minute and nothing is happening]

[2] + Stopped (SIGTSTP) /opt/freeware/bin/gpg2 --gen-key

jobs

[2] + Stopped (SIGTSTP) /opt/freeware/bin/gpg2 --gen-key
[1] - Running /opt/freeware/bin/gpg-agent &

Any hints?