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    Linux Chmod SUID/SGID Bit Set

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    Danny Y@zendannyy
    •updated Apr 22, 2026•0•177

    Detects chmod usage that sets SUID or SGID bits, which can be abused for privilege escalation. 2 is the special bit for SGID 4 is the special bit for SetUID 6 combines the special bits for SetUID and SGID

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    TA0004 - Privilege EscalationT1548.001 - Setuid and SetgidTA0005 - Defense EvasionCommand ExecutionFile Permission ChangeProcess Privilege EscalationLinuxLinux AuditdLinux Syslog

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