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Linux Privilege Escalation Course

Unlock the secrets of Linux security! Explore cutting-edge techniques to identify, exploit, and mitigate privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Linux environments with our Linux Privilege Escalation Course. Join now and elevate your hacking skills to the next level!

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Course Overview

Welcome to the Linux Privilege Escalation course! This course is designed to provide a deep understanding of Linux systems, their architecture, and privilege escalation techniques. Whether you are a beginner eager to build your Linux knowledge or an experienced professional looking to enhance your skills, this course offers the perfect balance of theory and hands-on practice.

Through this course, you will explore how privilege escalation attacks work, learn techniques to identify and exploit weaknesses, and apply these concepts using practical demonstrations.

The course covers topics such as:
  • Understand Linux architecture, privileges, and privilege escalation.
  • Learn essential commands, user, system, and network enumeration techniques.
  • Exploit weak file permissions, misconfigured services, environment variables, and Linux capabilities.
  • Learn how to elevate privileges by exploiting vulnerabilities in Linux systems.
  • Leverage kernel vulnerabilities and advanced privilege escalation techniques.

This course is perfect for aspiring pen testers or cybersecurity professionals who want to sharpen their skills and make a mark in ethical hacking.

Who Should Take This Course
  • Beginners looking to learn Linux fundamentals and security concepts.
  • Pentesters and ethical hackers aiming to master privilege escalation techniques.
  • System administrators seeking to understand and mitigate privilege escalation risks.
  • Cybersecurity enthusiasts who want to enhance their practical skills in Linux exploitation.
  • Students and IT professionals aspiring to build a career in penetration testing

Course Curriculum

Linux Privilege Escalation Course

10 Exercises93 Learning Materials

Module 1: Course Introduction

Course Introduction

Video
2:2

Disclaimer

Video
1:40

Tips & Tricks

Video
1:35

Module 2: Linux Fundamentals

Introduction

Video
1:13

Introduction to Linux

Video
3:3

Linux Architecture

Video
6:12

Different Privileges in Linux

Video
3:46

What is Privilege Escalation?

Video
5:7

Summary

PDF

Technical References

PDF

Quiz

Exercise

Conclusion

Video
030

Post Module Activity

PDF

Module 3: Enumeration

Introduction

Video
1:35

Basic Linux Commands

Video
26:41

System, User & Network Enumeration

Video
12:12

Quick Lookups for Escalation

Video
26:12

Summary

PDF

Technical References

PDF

Quiz

Exercise

Post Module Activity

PDF

Conclusion

Video
031

Module 4: Exploiting Weak File Permissions

Introduction

Video
1:49

Sudo Permissions

Video
6:12

SUID/SGID

Video
8:58

Misconfigured File Permission

Video
9:43

Hunting Passwords

Video
6:46

Summary

PDF

Technical References

PDF

Quiz

Exercise

Post Module Activity

PDF

Conclusion

Video
036

Module 5: Exploiting Services & Applications

Introduction

Video
2:4

Services & Applications

Video
9:49

Crontabs

Video
7:51

Wildcards

Video
9:6

NFS

Video
10:19

Summary

PDF

Technical References

PDF

Quiz

Exercise

Post Module Activity

PDF

Conclusion

Video
036

Module 6: Exploiting Environment Variables

Introduction

Video
1:8

Escalation using PATH Variable

Video
5:54

Restricted Shell

Video
4:40

Summary

PDF

Technical References

PDF

Quiz

Exercise

Post Module Activity

PDF

Conclusion

Video
034

Module 7: Abusing Linux Capabilities

Introduction

Video
1:24

Exploiting CAP_DAC_READ_SEARCH

Video
5:36

Exploiting CAP_SETUID

Video
5:21

Exploiting CAP_SYS_ADMIN

Video
8:30

Exploiting CAP_SYS_MODULE

Video
8:58

Summary

PDF

Technical References

PDF

Quiz

Exercise

Post Module Activity

PDF

Conclusion

Video
041

Module 8: Cracking weak Encoded and Encrypted Passwords

Introduction

Video
1:11

Decoding the Secrets

Video
3:59

Cracking Hashes

Video
6:23

Cracking Hashes 2

Video
8:31

Cracking Password Protected Files

Video
9:55

Summary

PDF

Technical References

PDF

Quiz

Exercise

Post Module Activity

PDF

Conclusion

Video
057

Module 9: Kernel Exploits

Introduction

Video
1:18

Introduction to Kernel Exploits

Video
1:14

Dirty Cow (CVE-2016-5195)

Video
14:33

Dirty Pipe (CVE-2022-0847)

Video
7:8

PwnKit (CVE-2021-4034)

Video
4:49

Summary

PDF

Technical References

PDF

Quiz

Exercise

Post Module Activity

PDF

Conclusion

Video
037

Module 10: Containerization

Introduction

Video
053

Docker Privilege Escalation

Video
6:15

LXD Privilege Escalation

Video
8:16

Summary

PDF

Technical References

PDF

Quiz

Exercise

Post Module Activity

PDF

Conclusion

Video
035

Module 11: Advanced Techniques

Introduction

Video
1:10

Hijacking TMUX Sessions

Video
6:10

Shared Library LD_PRELOAD

Video
7:59

Summary

PDF

Technical References

PDF

Quiz

Exercise

Post Module Activity

PDF

Conclusion

Video
035

Module 12: Practical Demo

Introduction

Video
043

Capstone 1

Video
15:48

Capstone 2

Video
10:6

Capstone 3

Video
7:43

Conclusion

Video
032

Module 13: Course Conclusion

Course Conclusion

Video
1:17

Bonus: Discount on other courses

Bonus: Discount on other courses

PDF

Course Instructor

Joseph Simon

Security Consultant

Joseph Simon is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with a strong focus on Application security, LLM (Large Language Models) and Network penetration testing. With a wealth of experience in identifying vulnerabilities and securing digital infrastructures, he specializes in providing robust security solutions tailored to meet the needs of modern organizations. His work revolves around fortifying systems, mitigating risks, and enhancing resilience against emerging cyber threats.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand Linux architecture and privilege escalation concepts.
  • Perform enumeration to gather critical system, user, and network information.
  • Identify and exploit weaknesses such as misconfigured permissions, services, and capabilities.
  • Learn advanced techniques, including kernel exploits and container abuse.
  • Develop a structured methodology for privilege escalation.
  • Apply theoretical knowledge through practical demonstrations.

System Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows, Linux, or macOS with virtualization support enabled.
  • Memory: A minimum of 8 GB RAM.
  • Storage: At least 100 GB of free disk space.

FAQs

Do I need prior experience with Linux to take this course?

No, this course is beginner-friendly. Basic knowledge of computers and networks will be helpful, but we’ll guide you through the essentials of Linux.

Is this course suitable for ethical hacking beginners?

Absolutely! This course provides foundational Linux knowledge and step-by-step guidance on privilege escalation, making it an excellent entry point for ethical hacking.

Are there practical demonstrations included in this course?

Yes! The course includes hands-on labs and demos to ensure you can apply the skills in real-world scenarios.

How long will it take to complete the course?

The course is self-paced. On average, students complete it in 6–8 weeks with 4–6 hours of weekly dedication.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, participants will receive a certificate of completion after successfully completing the course.

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