1. A method for analyzing a core file created by a computer system, the core file comprising a memory image including information on software executing on the computer system at the time of an unexpected, operating interrupt and including fault information corresponding to the interrupt, the method comprising: determining packages installed on the computer system; accessing patch files comprising descriptive data for patches useful for correcting bugs in the computer system; and processing the patch files to create a patch search set comprising the patches in the patch files which are configured for use with the installed packages.