chmod 373 Permission Explained
Summary: chmod 373 gives the owner write/execute, the group read/write/execute, and everyone else write/execute.
| Class | Read (4) | Write (2) | Execute (1) | Octal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owner (u) | 3 | |||
| Group (g) | 7 | |||
| Others (o) | 3 |
chmod 373 filename
chmod 373 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) | 7 |
rwx |
Full access | Full access: list, enter, create, delete |
| Others (o) | 3 |
-wx |
Write and execute | Can enter and create/delete files, but not list |
Is chmod 373 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
373 is uncommon in standard Linux setups. The closest widely used permission is chmod 777.
chmod 373 Command Examples
# Apply using octal mode
chmod 373 filename
# Apply using equivalent symbolic mode
chmod u=wx,g=rwx,o=wx filename
# Recursive command warning:
chmod -R 373 /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 373 {} +
# Verify permissions
stat -c '%a %A %n' filename # Linux
stat -f '%Lp %Sp %N' filename # macOS
# Example ls -l output:
--wxrwx-wx 1 alice staff 1024 Jan 15 10:00 example.txtumask Relationship
A umask of 404 makes new directories 373. Test umask values with our interactive Umask Calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does chmod 373 mean?
chmod 373 gives the owner write/execute, the group read/write/execute, and everyone else write/execute. In octal notation, the owner receives 3 (write/execute), the group receives 7 (read/write/execute), and others receive 3 (write/execute).
Is chmod 373 safe?
chmod 373 is classified as Critical Risk. Anyone on the system can modify or replace this file.
What is chmod 373 in symbolic notation?
In symbolic notation, chmod 373 is represented as -wxrwx-wx. You can apply this permission using the equivalent symbolic command "chmod u=wx,g=rwx,o=wx filename".
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