Which Statement About the Set User ID Bit on Executable

question 33

Multiple Choice

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

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

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