Re: argv[0] in execvp()
From: Alex Vinokur (alexvn_at_x-privat.org)
Date: 11/27/05
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Date: 27 Nov 2005 17:28:09 +0100
"Gordon Burditt" <gordonb.4a1p6@burditt.org> wrote in message news:11ohbueegkqnua8@corp.supernews.com...
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> Reasons for passing strange stuff in argv[0]:
>
> - To hide (poorly) what you are doing from people running "ps"
What is the relationship between "ps" and argv[0]?
> - To exploit security holes in setuid programs.
Similar question: what is the relationship between setuid programs and argv[0]?
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