luatex

Inherit

This executable can inherit functions from another.
  1. CommentThis allows to run Lua code (...).
    This function can be performed by any unprivileged user.
    luatex -shell-escape '\directlua{...}\end'
    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 ....
    luatex -shell-escape '\directlua{...}\end'
    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.
    luatex -shell-escape '\directlua{...}\end'
    Functions

    Inherits from lua, thus possibly granting its functions.