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what do SUID bits do

  1. They ensure that the associated program runs in root

  2. They ensure that the associated program runs automatically with the owner's permissions

  3. They make the file executable

  4. They add the program to the /bin directory
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Explanation

The SUID (Set User ID) permission bit ensures that an executable file runs with the privileges of the file's owner (often root) rather than the user executing it.

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