Superman
This challenge demonstrates network scanning, web application credential guessing, gaining initial SSH access with compromised credentials, and performing Linux privilege escalation by exploiting the "Sudo" vulnerability "CVE-2021-3156" (heap-based buffer overflow).
1 Hour
Beginner
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Challenge Overview
What You Will Learn
- Identifying open ports and services on the target system using tools like Nmap.
- Performing credential guessing or brute-force attacks to gain access to the admin login panel.
- Using compromised credentials to log into the system through SSH and establish a foothold.
- Exploiting the CVE-2021-3156 to escalate privileges.
- Gaining full administrative control of the system and locating the flag.txt file.
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