gcore

File read

This executable can read data from local files.

CommentIt can be used to generate core dumps of running processes ($PID). Such files often contains sensitive information such as open files content, cryptographic keys, passwords, etc. This command produces a binary file named core.$PID, that is then often filtered with strings to narrow down relevant information.
Unprivileged
This function can be performed by any unprivileged user.
```
gcore $PID
```
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 ....
```
gcore $PID
```
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.
```
gcore $PID
```