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setuid bit
The fourth bit in a resource’s permissions code. When this bit is set to s , the system allows the process running it to masquerade as another user. For example, -r-sr-xr-x 1 root wheel traceroute allows the process running the traceroute utility to run as root.
- Del af tale: noun
- Branche/domæne: Software; Computer
- Category: Operating systems
- Company: Apple
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