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checksec

Tool designed to test which standard Linux OS and PaX security features are being used

  • tool
  • CLI
  • SECURITY
  • BINARY-ANALYSIS
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 27, 2026 description in en

Description

Inspects binaries and the system to report which common Linux security hardening features are in use. It can check protections such as RELRO, stack canaries, NX, PIE, and related settings.

Use it during security reviews or packaging checks. Results are indicators for hardening, not proof that a program is secure.

How to run

checksec

Commands: checksec

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