cap_get_ambient - Linux

Overview

cap_get_ambient retrieves the ambient capability set of a program, or a particular thread. It is used to determine the ambient capabilities that are available to programs without having to explicitly request them.

Syntax

cap_get_ambient([, capd])
  • capd: An optional pointer to a buffer to receive the data. If NULL, the current ambient capabilities are returned.

Options/Flags

There are no options or flags available for this command.

Examples

Example 1: Get the ambient capability set:

caps = cap_get_ambient();

Example 2: Get the ambient capabilities into a buffer:

int caps[3];
cap_get_ambient(caps);

Common Issues

None.

Integration

cap_get_ambient can be used with other commands and tools for advanced tasks, such as security auditing and analysis. For example, it can be used to check if a program is running with elevated privileges.

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