geteuid32 - Linux
Overview
geteuid32 retrieves the real user ID of the current process. This ID identifies the user who initiated the process and does not change if the process gains superuser privileges.
Syntax
geteuid32() -> int
Options/Flags
None.
Examples
# Get the real user ID of the current process
real_user_id = geteuid32()
Common Issues
geteuid32 is obsolete in 64-bit environments and should be replaced with getuid or geteuid.
Integration
geteuid32 can be used in conjunction with other commands to obtain detailed information about the current process:
# Get the real user ID, effective user ID, and process ID
real_user_id = geteuid32()
eff_user_id = geteuid()
pid = getpid()
Related Commands
- getuid
- geteuid
- getpid