Make linux binary portable (ELF Statifier)

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I am currently having difficulties making a linux binary portable. I've tried with ELF Statifier via the following syntax:

statifier /bin/ls static-ls

then tried to run it on another machine which both are 64 bits but it gives me a Segmentation fault error. I've done some research on Google and it seems like it's a common issue. Now, I haven't found any resolution yet and was wondering if anyone had a solution?

I've also tried Ermine but since this is not a freeware (30 day free trial) I would prefer going with ELF Statifier or maybe another solution, I am very open to any suggestions as long as I can make a linux binary portable.

Thanks.

"I haven't found any resolution yet and was wondering if anyone had a solution?" - How do you expect Stack Overflow to help when you have not shared the error or crash information? — jww
– jww, Commented Nov 8, 2018 at 4:14
Specifically, which Linux distributions (or other operating systems) and architectures do you need to be supported by this? Dependent on your answer, there may be alternatives for ELF Statifier and Ermine. — Ruud Helderman
– Ruud Helderman, Commented Nov 9, 2018 at 9:57

evandrix · Accepted Answer · 2025-04-03 22:36:07Z

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This thread suggests segfaults could be caused by memory randomization.

The website of ELF Statifier confirms randomization is a problem:

Statified executables not always work on systems with stack or VDSO randomization. Unfortunately, I have yet to find a way to fix this. There is another solution: Ermine. Ermine, unlike statifier not affected by stack/VDSO randomization.

This thread suggests you could turn off randomization on the target platform as a workaround. Not something I would recommend, since randomization is a security measure; turning it off might make the system more vulnerable to exploits.

I guess this means ELF Statifier will not work without making a compromise to the security on the target systems.

edited Apr 3 at 22:36

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answered Nov 7, 2018 at 20:58

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Gerald Over a year ago

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to reply on this subject. I've tried the following: sudo echo 0 > /proc/sys/kernel/randomize_va_space But it didn't resolved the issue unfortunately. Ermine is not really a solution since it's not a freeware. Thanks

Ruud Helderman Over a year ago

@Gerald According to this, sudo echo 0 > /proc/sys/kernel/randomize_va_space is not permanent; randomization will be back after reboot. Could that explain why the problem is still there on your machine?

Gerald Over a year ago

I just tried it again and made sure that the content of /proc/sys/kernel/randomize_va_space was 0. Same result; Seg fault :(

Ruud Helderman Over a year ago

I fear that in this case, there ain't no such thing as a free lunch.

Gerald Over a year ago

Hehe well said. Thank you all for your time, it is very appreciated.

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