Linux · Utilities
vmlinux-to-elf
Convert raw Linux kernel blobs to ELF files
by Marin M. - Fossplant.re
Official site: flathub.org
About vmlinux-to-elf
vmlinux-to-elf is a tool to recover a fully analyzable .ELF from a raw kernel, through extracting the kernel symbol table (kallsyms)
Features:
- Take a raw binary blob or ELF kernel file as an input.
- Automatically detect and unpack the main compression formats used for the Linux kernel.
- Find and extract the embedded kernel symbols table (kallsyms) from the input file.
- Infer the instruction set architecture, endianness, bit size, relying upon other things on common function prologue signatures.
- Infer the entry point of the kernel from the symbols contained in the kallsyms table.
- Provide basic inference for the kernel base address.
- Unpack certain types of Android boot.img files, starting with an "ANDROID!" or "UNCOMPRESSED_IMG" magic.
- Produce an .ELF file fully analyzable with IDA Pro or Ghidra as an output.
How to install vmlinux-to-elf
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub re.fossplant.vmlinux-to-elf
- Open vmlinux-to-elf once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is vmlinux-to-elf free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where vmlinux-to-elf is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install vmlinux-to-elf from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub re.fossplant.vmlinux-to-elf. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is vmlinux-to-elf safe?
vmlinux-to-elf downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
