Split setgid and setuid, add privilege check [RFC] #911
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This commit deals with issue #884. I consulted the following sources:
https://www.securecoding.cert.org/confluence/display/c/POS36-C.+Observe+correct+revocation+order+while+relinquishing+privileges
and
https://www.securecoding.cert.org/confluence/display/c/POS37-C.+Ensure+that+privilege+relinquishment+is+successful