capng_print_caps_numeric - Linux
Overview
capng_print_caps_numeric is a Linux command to print capabilities with the extended capability namespace (CAP_NG) in a numeric form. It comes in handy for analyzing and managing capabilities assigned to processes or files.
Syntax
capng_print_caps_numeric [CAP_...][,[options]][--] [file|-]
Options/Flags
- -[L|-N] order alphabetically or numerically
- -[v|-V] verbose
- -[h|-?] prints this help menu
Examples
Print capabilities of a file:
capng_print_caps_numeric myfile
Print capabilities with verbose output:
capng_print_caps_numeric -v /bin/bash
Print capabilities in numeric order:
capng_print_caps_numeric -N /proc/1/exe
Common Issues
- Ensure the file has extended capabilities enabled.
- Run the command with proper permissions.
Integration
Combine capng_print_caps_numeric with the capng_setcaps_numeric command to manage capabilities programmatically or in scripts.
Related Commands
getcapsetcap