chmod 232 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 232 gives the owner write, the group write/execute, and everyone else write.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 2 | |||
| Group (g) | 3 | |||
| Others (o) | 2 |
chmod 232 filename
chmod 232 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 2 |
-w- |
Write only (rarely useful) | No practical effect without x |
| Group (g) | 3 |
-wx |
Write and execute | Can enter and create/delete files, but not list |
| Others (o) | 2 |
-w- |
Write only (rarely useful) | No practical effect without x |
Is chmod 232 Safe?
Critical Risk
- Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
- Every member of the group can modify this file.
- Unusual: a lower class has permissions the class above it lacks.
Common Use Cases
232 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 600.
chmod 232 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 232 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=w,g=wx,o=w filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 232 /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 232 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
--w--wx-w- 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 545 makes new directories 232. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 232 mean?
chmod 232 gives the owner write, the group write/execute, and everyone else write. In octal notation, the owner receives 2 (write), the group receives 3 (write/execute), and others receive 2 (write).
Is chmod 232 safe?
chmod 232 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 232 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 232 is represented as -w--wx-w-. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=w,g=wx,o=w filename".
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