diff --git a/src/p_unix.h b/src/p_unix.h
index 9d2b7f65..3ecc0ddd 100644
--- a/src/p_unix.h
+++ b/src/p_unix.h
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ public:
     virtual bool canPack();
 
 protected:
-    virtual const upx_byte *getLoader() const;
+    virtual upx_byte *getLoader() const;
     virtual int getLoaderSize() const;
 
     virtual void patchLoader();