sym = *ptr->sym_ptr_ptr;
if (sym == last_sym)
n = last_sym_idx;
- else if (bfd_is_abs_section (sym->section) && sym->value == 0)
+ /* If the relocation is against an absolute symbol whoes value is
+ zero, then the symbol can be dropped, simplifying the reloc.
+ PR 31106: Except for complex relocations where the symbols
+ itself might be significant. */
+ else if (bfd_is_abs_section (sym->section)
+ && sym->value == 0
+ && (sym->flags & BSF_RELC) == 0)
n = STN_UNDEF;
else
{