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• File write

File write

This executable can write data to local files.

• Comment

  Write in /path/to/output-file a symlink to /path/to/temp-file.

  Sudo

  This function is performed by the privileged user if executed via sudo because the acquired privileges are not dropped.

  Remarks

  If there are environment variables involved, they must be passed via sudo VAR=value ... or exported then sudo -E ....

  echo DATA >/path/to/temp-file
  update-alternatives --force --install /path/to/output-file x /path/to/temp-file 0

  SUID

  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.

  echo DATA >/path/to/temp-file
  update-alternatives --force --install /path/to/output-file x /path/to/temp-file 0

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