chmod 362 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 362 gives the owner write/execute, the group read/write, and everyone else write.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 3 | |||
| Group (g) | 6 | |||
| Others (o) | 2 |
chmod 362 filename
chmod 362 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) | 6 |
rw- |
Read and write | Can list names, cannot enter |
| Others (o) | 2 |
-w- |
Write only (rarely useful) | No practical effect without x |
Is chmod 362 Safe?
Critical Risk
- Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
- Every member of the group can modify 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
362 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 666.
chmod 362 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 362 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=wx,g=rw,o=w filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 362 /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 362 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
--wxrw--w- 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 415 makes new directories 362. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 362 mean?
chmod 362 gives the owner write/execute, the group read/write, and everyone else write. In octal notation, the owner receives 3 (write/execute), the group receives 6 (read/write), and others receive 2 (write).
Is chmod 362 safe?
chmod 362 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 362 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 362 is represented as -wxrw--w-. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=wx,g=rw,o=w filename".
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