“Hacking the UNIVERSITY Machine — LDAP Enumeration, Credential Abuse & Root Escalation (Full CTF Walkthrough)”

In this full walkthrough, we hack the UNIVERSITY machine by enumerating LDAP services, extracting credentials, and escalating privileges all the way to root. This machine is an excellent challenge for anyone learning real-world Active Directory and credential-based attacks.

🧭 What You'll Learn:
• LDAP / directory service enumeration
• Extracting and abusing leaked credentials
• Pivoting from low-privilege shell to full control
• Root escalation techniques for Linux systems

🛠 Tools / Concepts Covered:
Nmap, LDAPSearch, credential harvesting, brute-forcing, sudo / SUID escalation, privilege escalation pathways, Linux post-exploitation

If you are studying for OSCP, improving your ethical hacking skills, or learning penetration testing methodology, UNIVERSITY is a perfect machine to practice against.

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