Linux Privilege Escalation Techniques

Training Overview

The "Linux Privilege Escalation Techniques" training focuses on methods and strategies for privilege escalation in Linux operating systems. This training is designed for participants who seek to gain higher-level access rights on a system. The training begins with the information gathering phase, which is critical for understanding the target system's configuration, installed applications, and potential vulnerabilities. Participants will learn various privilege escalation techniques they can use when they have limited access to a system.

The training covers topics such as sudo configurations, exploitation of the Suid bit, manipulation of cron jobs, attacks on shared libraries, and exploitation of system capabilities. Current vulnerabilities like Dirty Pipe and methods for privilege escalation via vulnerable services are also discussed, keeping participants informed about the latest security issues. Additionally, tools and resources that can be used during the privilege escalation process are provided.