How to compile a shared object that statically links a library that was not compiled with -fPIC?

Asked Jan 21 '15 at 17:12

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I cannot recompile the library in question as it is being provided by a vendor that does not offer source code, only their .a file.

Is there a way to include their static library in my shared object that requires -fPIC?

When attempting this I generate this error:

/usr/bin/ld: /path/to/lib/libtheirs.a(theirs.o): relocation R_X86_64_32 against `.bss' can not be used when making a shared object; recompile with -fPIC
/usr/bin/ld: /path/to/lib/libtheirs.a: could not read symbols: Bad value

edited Mar 13 '17 at 22:20

Kevin Panko

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asked Jan 21 '15 at 17:12

tylerjw

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Alas, you have encountered one of the most annoying issues *ever*. – inetknght Jan 21 '15 at 17:56
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Take a look at . It seems to have some dependency on the platform. – Heits Jan 21 '15 at 18:06

How to compile a shared object that statically links a library that was not compiled with -fPIC?

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