Linux Privilege Escalation via /etc/passwd File

# Introduction The `/etc/passwd` and `/etc/shadow` files are crucial for user authentication in Linux systems. If system administrators misconfigure the contents or permissions of these files, it can lead to privilege escalation vulnerabilities. In this lab, we will explore methods for privilege escalation by exploiting the `/etc/passwd` file.

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