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050-720 · Question #321

Which statement about the Set User ID bit on executable files is correct?

The correct answer is D. The SUID should only be set when really needed and only on applications that are well tested. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which statement about the Set User ID bit on executable files is correct?

Options

  • AThe SUID bit has no security implications.
  • BThe SUID bit on executables has no effect; it is only relevant when set on directories.
  • CThe SUID bit makes it more difficult to exploit any potential vulnerabilities in the program.
  • DThe SUID should only be set when really needed and only on applications that are well tested.

How the community answered

(26 responses)
  • A
    8% (2)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    85% (22)

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