Master Linux Permissions in 30 Minutes | Full Tutorial

In this video tutorial, you will learn essential Linux file permission skills crucial for anything from penetration testing to system administration. We explore permission classes, operators, and the key differences between file and directory permissions. You'll learn to navigate octal notation, SUID, and umask, while also uncovering how to identify and either fix or exploit permission misconfigurations. Whether you're an ethical hacker or a Linux sysadmin, this guide will elevate your skills and empower you to secure or exploit Linux environments with confidence.
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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
01:13 Video Objectives
02:10 Basic Permissions
06:10 Overview of Chmod, Chown, and Chgrp
08:03 Chmod Usage - Detailed!
14:46 Chown and Chgrp usage - Detailed!
17:30 Read, Write and Execute Permissions Detailed!
19:30 Permission Misconfigurations
23:20 SUID, umask and Locating Vulnerabilities
28:44 Bonus Round: Octal Notations and more!

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Disclaimer: Hacking without permission is illegal. This channel is strictly for educational purposes only. We cover cybersecurity in the areas of ethical hacking and penetration testing to help make others aware and be better prepared to defend against cyber threats.

#linux #ethicalhacking #pentesting #kalilinux

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Chapters:


00:00 Introduction
01:13 Video Objectives and Warning...
02:10 Basic Permissions
06:10 Overview of Chmod, Chown, and Chgrp
08:03 Chmod Usage - Detailed!
14:46 Chown and Chgrp usage - Detailed!
17:30 Read, Write and Execute Permissions Detailed!
19:30 Permission Misconfigurations
23:20 SUID, umask and Locating Vulnerabilities
28:44 Bonus Round: Octal Notations and more!

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[coresnap]

this is infinitely the best Linux video I've ever seen. lol I'm just getting into Linux, networking, coding, hacking, so I've consumed a LOT of content over the past year on all of these subjects and this was the most easily digestible Linux content I've experienced! :D

[Init]

Do you think you could make a short video on managing dependencies on the Linux system. I feel like sometimes when downloading multiple tools or even running your own scripts I sometimes get dependency conflictions.

[skeginaldp]

In which use cases would you need to have the other group have permissions to things? Also where does selinux come into the equation to help create permissions.