How can I get the core file into a readable format

shalabhsrivastava3@gmail · 07-14-2017, 02:40 AM

Hello Friends,

Can you please tell me how to convert a core file to readable format?

Regards,
Shalabh

Laserbeak · 07-14-2017, 04:00 AM

You need special software to read the core file specialized for your specific OS and version.

aragorn2101 · 07-14-2017, 04:37 AM

Hi, and welcome to LQ,

I think the gdb command will be useful. gdb is the GNU debugger. You can read the man pages for it, and I think the following commands will be useful:

Code:

man gdb

gdb -c CORE_FILE
gdb PATH_TO_APPLICATION PATH_TO_CORE_FILE

pan64 · 07-14-2017, 04:40 AM

you also need the original executable (binary) compiled in debug mode to be able to gather all of the available information (as it was told):
gdb binary corefile

bathory · 07-14-2017, 04:45 AM

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by shalabhsrivastava3@gmail

Hello Friends,

Can you please tell me how to convert a core file to readable format?

Regards,
Shalabh

You can use gdb to read a core file

aus9 · 07-14-2017, 06:40 AM

its not a good idea to have a member name that appears to be an email address as robots trawl the net, find yours and will send you spam.

You may like to report yourself to a moderator and seek help to change and hide your email address,
assuming its a real address.

ignore me if you like winding people up heh heh

Laserbeak · 07-15-2017, 06:07 PM

You can also use objdump on a core file and get a bunch of assembly language out of it, if that helps you.