File read

This executable can read data from local files.
  1. CommentThree spaces are added before each character in the read file (wrapped at the specified value, i.e., 999), and non-printable chars are printed as backslash escape sequences.
    This function can be performed by any unprivileged user.
    od -An -c -w999 /path/to/input-file
    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 ....
    od -An -c -w999 /path/to/input-file
    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.
    od -An -c -w999 /path/to/input-file