Escalating Privileges with Sudo

Sudo is a powerful command in Linux that allows users to run commands with elevated privileges. When properly configured, sudo can help ensure system security by enabling users to perform only authorised tasks and preventing unauthorised changes to system files. However, if not configured correctly, sudo can be exploited to escalate privileges and gain access to sensitive system files. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into sudo and explore some common privilege escalation techniques that attackers can use to exploit sudo.