MiscHard

Linux Privilege Escalation

linuxprivilege-escalationsuid

UNG Cybersecurity Faculty

1/15/2025

450 points

Challenge Files

Challenge Instructions

README.txt

💡 Tip: Additional challenge-specific files are located in the assets folder. Check the instructions file for details.

Challenge Overview

You have low-privilege SSH access to a Linux server. Identify privilege escalation vectors such as SUID binaries, sudo misconfigurations, or exploitable services to gain root access and capture the flag.

Learning Objectives

Apply misc analysis techniques
Use professional security tools
Understand real-world attack scenarios
Document findings professionally

Tools You May Need

LinPEAS enumeration script
GTFOBins reference
SSH access to target

Getting Started

Review the challenge description carefully
Gather and examine all provided materials
Apply systematic analysis methodology
Document your findings as you progress
Submit the flag when discovered

Flag Format

All flags follow the format: ung{descriptive_text}

Good luck!

Hints

💡 Hint 1 (Click to reveal)

Start by examining the basic artifacts and evidence provided

💡 Hint 2 (Click to reveal)

Use industry-standard tools for this type of analysis

💡 Hint 3 (Click to reveal)

The flag follows the format ung{...} with descriptive text