When trying to compile module, FATAL: section header offset in file is larger than...

jeriryan · 12-23-2011, 03:14 PM

Hey guys,

When I try to compile a certain driver from source, I get this error halfway through the make:

Code:

FATAL: section header offset=(a bunch of numbers) in file 'vmlinux' is bigger than filesize=(a bunch of smaller numbers)

I'm pretty sure I have built this driver module before off this kernel, but maybe not. What does this error mean?

business_kid · 12-25-2011, 02:10 PM

It means you're barking up the wrong tree. The offset is bigger than the file.

When it crashes out, hit up arrow & return, and post that output.

VerticalSpin · 08-30-2021, 06:17 AM

It means that by some reason the modpost tries to parse 64-bit header while you most likely built a 32-bit binary.