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zsteg: Detect embedded data in a BMP image, specifying the bits to consider.
$ zsteg --bits ${1,2,3|1-3} ${path-to-image-bmp}
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This command is using the tool called "zsteg" to analyze a bitmap image file. Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "zsteg": This is the name of the command-line tool being executed.
  • "--bits": This is an option flag used to specify the bits to analyze within the image.
  • "${1,2,3|1-3}": This is a parameter passed to the "--bits" option. It indicates the specific bits to analyze. The syntax "${1,2,3|1-3}" means either 1, 2, or 3 specific bits are chosen from the range 1-3. So, it could be any combination of these bits (e.g., 1 and 3, 2 and 3, or all three).
  • "${path-to-image-bmp}": This is the path to the bitmap image file that you want to analyze. You need to replace "${path-to-image-bmp}" with the actual file path.

By running this command with the appropriate parameters, zsteg will analyze the specified bits of the given bitmap image file and provide the output accordingly. The specific analysis depends on the capabilities of the zsteg tool.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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