elf_fill - Man Page
Set fill byte used when constructing or editing ELF object files.
Synopsis
#include <libelf.h> void elf_fill(int fill);
Description
The elf_fill function sets the fill byte used by libelf to pad new gaps between ELF sections or data elements when an ELF object file is resized or realigned using elf_update. The default fill byte used by libelf is zero.
Parameters
- fill
The value used to fill gaps in future writes to ELF objects. This value should be between 0 and 255 (inclusive). Only the least significant 8 bits are used.
Return Value
elf_fill returns no value.
See Also
Attributes
For an explanation of the terms used in this section, see attributes(7).
| Interface | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| elf_fill() | Thread safety | MT-Unsafe race |
Reporting Bugs
Report bugs to <elfutils-devel@sourceware.org> or https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/.
Info
2025-03-31 Libelf Programmer's Manual