chmod 053 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 053 gives the owner no access, the group read/execute, and everyone else write/execute.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 0 | |||
| Group (g) | 5 | |||
| Others (o) | 3 |
chmod 053 filename
chmod 053 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 0 |
--- |
No access | Cannot list, enter, or modify |
| Group (g) | 5 |
r-x |
Read and execute | Can list and enter |
| Others (o) | 3 |
-wx |
Write and execute | Can enter and create/delete files, but not list |
Is chmod 053 Safe?
Critical Risk
- Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
- Even the owner cannot modify this file without changing permissions first.
- Unusual: a lower class has permissions the class above it lacks.
Common Use Cases
053 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 555.
chmod 053 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 053 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=,g=rx,o=wx filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 053 /path/to/dir
# Note: -R applies the same mode to files and directories. Use find to treat them separately:
find /path/to/dir -type f -exec chmod 053 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
----r-x-wx 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 724 makes new directories 053. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 053 mean?
chmod 053 gives the owner no access, the group read/execute, and everyone else write/execute. In octal notation, the owner receives 0 (no access), the group receives 5 (read/execute), and others receive 3 (write/execute).
Is chmod 053 safe?
chmod 053 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 053 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 053 is represented as ---r-x-wx. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=,g=rx,o=wx filename".
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