[Solved] What does the setuid permission do on an executable file? — Ans: Runs the program with the file owner's permissions | Linux CLI

Linux CLI - File Permissions and Ownership

What does the setuid permission do on an executable file?

ARuns the program with the file owner's permissions

BAllows anyone to delete the file

CMakes new files inherit the folder's group

DPrevents the file from being executed

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand setuid purpose
The setuid permission allows a program to run with the permissions of the file owner, not the user running it.
Step 2: Compare options with setuid behavior
Only Runs the program with the file owner's permissions correctly describes this behavior; others describe different permissions or incorrect effects.
Final Answer:
Runs the program with the file owner's permissions -> Option A
Quick Check:
setuid = runs as owner [OK]

Quick Trick: Setuid means run as file owner, not current user [OK]

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