chmod 352 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 352 gives the owner write/execute, the group read/execute, and everyone else write.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 3 | |||
| Group (g) | 5 | |||
| Others (o) | 2 |
chmod 352 filename
chmod 352 Breakdown
| Class | Digit | Symbolic | On a file | On a directory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 3 |
-wx |
Write and execute | Can enter and create/delete files, but not list |
| Group (g) | 5 |
r-x |
Read and execute | Can list and enter |
| Others (o) | 2 |
-w- |
Write only (rarely useful) | No practical effect without x |
Is chmod 352 Safe?
Critical Risk
- Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
- Scripts need read permission to run; only compiled binaries can be executed without it.
- Unusual: a lower class has permissions the class above it lacks.
Common Use Cases
352 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 750.
chmod 352 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 352 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=wx,g=rx,o=w filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 352 /path/to/dir
# Note: -R applies the same mode to files and directories. Use find to treat them separately:
find /path/to/dir -type d -exec chmod 352 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
--wxr-x-w- 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 425 makes new directories 352. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 352 mean?
chmod 352 gives the owner write/execute, the group read/execute, and everyone else write. In octal notation, the owner receives 3 (write/execute), the group receives 5 (read/execute), and others receive 2 (write).
Is chmod 352 safe?
chmod 352 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 352 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 352 is represented as -wxr-x-w-. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=wx,g=rx,o=w filename".
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