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Inception 117

RETIRED MACHINE

Inception

Inception - Linux

Linux

Inception - Medium

Medium

4.9

MACHINE RATING

1433

USER OWNS

1301

SYSTEM OWNS

02/12/2017

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Created by rsp3ar

Machine Synopsis

Inception is a fairly challenging box and is one of the few machines that requires pivoting to advance. There are many different steps and techniques needed to successfully achieve root access on the main host operating system. Good enumeration skills are an asset when attempting this machine.

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