How to Hack TryHackMe's RootMe

In today's HackLessons video we'll be doing a walkthrough of how to hack TryHackMe's RootMe CTF room. We'll be using Kali Linux since it has all the tools needed already installed. I try to break down and explain each relevant step but if you have any questions about anything covered, always feel free to ask! I'm just a comment post away.

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// CHALLENGE //
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- Description: A ctf for beginners, can you root me?
- Cost: Free
- Difficulty: Easy
- Type: CTF
- OS: Linux

// CHAPTERS //
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00:00 ▶️Intro
00:45 ▶️ Port scanning with nmap
03:40 ▶️ Directory busting with gobuster
05:20 ▶️ Select a file to upload
08:25 ▶️ Bypass file extension validation
10:25 ▶️ Getting our first shell with netcat
13:25 ▶️ Finding SUID permission files
15:25 ▶️ Exploit the SUID file to gain root
16:45 ▶️ Outro

// DISCLAIMER //
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This video is for educational purposes only.