PT_DYNAMIC

[-m32]

When parsing an ELF executable that requires dynamic linking, I noticed that the PT_DYNAMIC section's p_offset, and p_vaddr values are equal to those seen in one of the PT_LOAD sections (data).

Is it always the case that the PT_DYNAMIC section will be found in one of the PT_LOAD sections obviating the need to do a separate read on the file to load the dynamic section? The ELF specification I have is not clear on that.

Thanks.

[-m32]

I guess people aren't that familiar with this topic

Well, my observations indicate that yes it would always be part of one of the loaded sections/segments.

[xyzzy]

Yes, you're right, the contents of the dynamic section are included within the LOAD sections. You don't need to load the dynamic section manually.

[-m32]

Thanks for the confirmation.