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performing-privilege-escalation-on-linux
Guides manual enumeration and automated tooling to escalate from a low-privilege Linux user to root by exploiting misconfigurations, vulnerable services, kernel exploits, and weak permissions, mapped to MITRE ATT&CK. Use during authorized red team engagements or penetration tests once initial low-privilege access on a Linux host is obtained and root-level access is needed.
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# Performing Privilege Escalation on Linux
> **Legal Notice:** This skill is for authorized security testing and educational purposes only. Unauthorized use against systems you do not own or have written permission to test is illegal and may violate computer fraud laws.
## Overview
Linux privilege escalation involves elevating from a low-privilege user account to root access on a compromised system. Red teams exploit misconfigurations, vulnerable services, kernel exploits, and weak permissions to achieve root. This skill covers both manual enumeration techniques and automated tools for identifying and exploiting privilege escalation vectors.
## When to Use
- When conducting security assessments that involve performing privilege escalation on linux
- When following incident response procedures for related security events
- When performing scheduled security testing or auditing activities