Re: [conspire] (forw) Re: [OCLUG] Pulling text out of a data file
Rick Moen <rick-IyCrq+X4Fdq2oZ/[email protected]>
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Quoting Ivan Sergio Borgonovo ([email protected]): > > 2. trying to avoid running strings(1) with root privilege. > > s/strings(1)/stuff/ Why, of course, I did mean 'strings among other things'. Speaking of which, the Linux kernel's capabilities features is IMO one of the most important ways of improving control of root privilege. https://linux.die.net/man/7/capabilities https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Capabilities It is wise to get to know that kernel feature and capset(2), capget(2), setcap(8), and getcap(8). No need for init systems with delusions of grandeur and sad hypertrophic problems. -- Cheers, "The crows seemed to be calling his name, thought Caw." Rick Moen -- Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey rick-IyCrq+X4Fdq2oZ/[email protected] McQ! (4x80)