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tshark

Inherit

This executable can inherit functions from another.
  1. CommentThis allows to run Lua code (...).
    This function can be performed by any unprivileged user.
    echo '...' >/path/to/temp-file
tshark -Xlua_script:/path/to/temp-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 ....
    echo '...' >/path/to/temp-file
tshark -Xlua_script:/path/to/temp-file
    Functions

    Inherits from lua, thus possibly granting its functions.