[Bug]: electron.safeStorage.isEncryptionAvailable() segfaults on Linux when called before creation of the first BrowserWindow #32206
Description
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Electron Version
15 and 16
What operating system are you using?
Ubuntu
Operating System Version
Ubuntu 20.04
What arch are you using?
x64
Last Known Working Electron version
n/a
Expected Behavior
calling electron.safeStorage.isEncryptionAvailable() returns a boolean
Actual Behavior
calling electron.safeStorage.isEncryptionAvailable() segfaults immediately
Testcase Gist URL
Additional Information
It also happens in a fresh openSUSE Leap 15.1.1 VM.
The API should be available as soon as possible (preferrably before app ready) since it's useful for apps that run on startup without immediately opening BrowserWindows.
For the record, it works as expected on MacOs and returns false on windows, which makes the current documentation of isEncryptionAvailable inaccurate.