Local Linux privilege escalation 

In this recipe, we will use a known exploit to gain elevated privileges for the logged-in user in Linux. We will have login credentials for a standard user and we will then escalate their privileges through local account access.

Getting ready

Let's ensure the following prerequisites:

• Your Kali VM is up and running
• Download and set up Vulnerable OS 2 (VulnOS2) from https://www.vulnhub.com/entry/vulnos-2,147/
• Attach the network interface to your host-only network
• Start your VulnOS2 image

Refer to Chapter 1, Installing Kali and the Lab Setup, if you need assistance setting up the VM in VirtualBox.

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