dd

File write

This executable can write data to local files.

Unprivileged
This function can be performed by any unprivileged user.
```
echo DATA | dd of=/path/to/output-file
```
Sudo
This function is performed by the privileged user if executed via sudo because the acquired privileges are not dropped.
RemarksIf there are environment variables involved, they must be passed via sudo VAR=value ... or exported then sudo -E ....
```
echo DATA | dd of=/path/to/output-file
```
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 | dd of=/path/to/output-file
```

File read

This executable can read data from local files.

Unprivileged
This function can be performed by any unprivileged user.
```
dd if=/path/to/input-file
```
Sudo
This function is performed by the privileged user if executed via sudo because the acquired privileges are not dropped.
RemarksIf there are environment variables involved, they must be passed via sudo VAR=value ... or exported then sudo -E ....
```
dd if=/path/to/input-file
```
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.
```
dd if=/path/to/input-file
```