> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://notes.sfoffo.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://notes.sfoffo.com/linux-privilege-escalation.md).

# Linux Privilege Escalation

> Privilege Escalation refers to the process of exploiting misconfigurations, known vulnerabilities and unintented bugs in order to gain higher privileges on the target host. The final objective of this process is to gain the highest level of privileges on a target machine, achieving full compromise of that target. 

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## **External Resources**

**Linux Privilege Escalation:**

1. <https://exploit-notes.hdks.org/exploit/linux/privilege-escalation/>
2. <https://book.hacktricks.xyz/linux-hardening/privilege-escalation>
3. <https://book.hacktricks.xyz/linux-hardening/linux-privilege-escalation-checklist>