This executable can run non-interactive system commands.
This function is performed by the privileged user if executed via sudo because the acquired privileges are not dropped.
sysctl 'kernel.core_pattern=|/path/to/command'
This function is performed by the privileged user if the executable has the SUID bit set and the right ownership because the effective privileges are not dropped.
sysctl 'kernel.core_pattern=|/path/to/command'
This executable can read data from local files.
This function can be performed by any unprivileged user.
sysctl -n "/../../path/to/input-file"
This function is performed by the privileged user if executed via sudo because the acquired privileges are not dropped.
sysctl -n "/../../path/to/input-file"
This function is performed by the privileged user if the executable has the SUID bit set and the right ownership because the effective privileges are not dropped.
sysctl -n "/../../path/to/input-file"