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I noticed a few files in /usr/bin have the a stickybit set sudo sudoedit newgrp passwd mtr gpasswd are they supposed to have a stickybit set? what is the easiest ...
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  1. 09-29-2010 #1
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    Sticky Bits

    I noticed a few files in /usr/bin have the a stickybit set
    sudo
    sudoedit
    newgrp
    passwd
    mtr
    gpasswd

    are they supposed to have a stickybit set?
    what is the easiest way to compare the files with the ubuntu's copy to make sure they are not compromised?
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    Yes, these have to have the setuid bit (not sticky bit - different thing) set because they have to gain root privileges for their operations. They are not compromised, though they should not have write privileges set to any other than owner (root).
    Sometimes, real fast is almost as good as real time.
    Just remember, Semper Gumbi - always be flexible!
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