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Category: Linux Privilege Escalation

  • Linux Privilege Escalation: NFS

    NFS NFS (Network File System) is a popular distributed file system. NFS shares are configured in the /etc/exports file. Remote users can mount shares, access, create, modify files.  By default, created files inherit the remote user’s id and group id (as owner and group respectively), even if they don’t exist…

  • Linux Basics for Linux Privilege Escalation Course

    1.   Introduction Overview of Linux and its history: Linux and Unix are pivotal in computing history. Unix emerged in the 1960s, pioneering multitasking and multiuser systems. Linus Torvalds introduced Linux in 1991, offering an open-source alternative to expensive Unix. Linux’s collaborative nature encouraged widespread access and customization, leading to diverse “distributions.”…

  • Linux Privilege Escalation Course Outline

    1.   Introduction Privilege escalation is a critical concept in Linux security, as it involves obtaining higher-level permissions on a system than what is initially granted to a user or group. When attackers successfully escalate their privileges, they gain significant control over the system, potentially compromising its security and integrity. Understanding privilege…