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objdump: Display a complete binary hex dump of all sections.
$ objdump -s ${binary}
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The command objdump -s ${binary} is used to display the contents of the sections in a binary file using the objdump tool.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • objdump: This is a command-line tool used for examining the contents of object files and executables.
  • -s: This option tells objdump to display the contents of the sections.
  • ${binary}: This is a placeholder for the name of the binary file you want to examine. You would replace ${binary} with the actual name or path of the binary file.

When you run the command, objdump will output the contents of each section in the binary file, including both code and data sections. This can be useful for analyzing and understanding the internals of a binary file, such as the assembly code, function names, and data structures present in the file.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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