Computer device and method for managing privilege delegation
US11151286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2141
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Privilege delegation in a computer device is managed by invoking a utility by a first user account. A requested command is captured by an agent plugin which is provided as a plugin to the utility. The agent plugin sends a request message to an agent, which determines an outcome for the requested command including allowing or blocking. If allowed, a reply message from the agent instructs the agent plugin to provide command information to the utility to run the requested command by the operating system with delegated privileges of the second user account. The agent plugin can also be instructed to perform custom messaging, or passively handle the requested command via a child plugin.
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