Automated privilege escalation enumeration and execution script for linux

• Published in: AIP conference proceedings Vol. 2802; no. 1
• Main Authors: Kowira, Evander Marvel, Suki, N. Nik, Nathan, Yogeswaran
• Format: Journal Article Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Melville American Institute of Physics 25.01.2024
• Subjects: Enumeration; Exploitation; Students
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0183425

Privilege escalation is the act of exploiting and obtaining a higher privileged access in a target machine and is considered as one of the most crucial components in the post exploitation process of ethical hacking. However, the process of doing privilege escalation enumeration and exploitation can be challenging and overwhelming for students and novices who are starting out to learn about the subject. Aside from the complexity of the topic itself, the existing tools and resources do not provide much assistance when it comes to the topic of ease of use and readability. This paper suggests the creation of a new privilege escalation enumeration with additional features, including an automated privilege escalation exploitation and exploit suggester, aiming to enhance the learning process for students and newcomers alike.