Services that are not bound to a certain layer but may have an impact on multiple layers are known as cross-layer functions. All of the levels are involved in some orthogonal issues, such management and security. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the sent data are improved by these services. In reality, cross-layer functions are…
This is a simple walkthrough for completing the Redeemer target machine on Hackthebox.com. Redeemer Walkthrough Task 1 Question: Which TCP port is open on the machine? Answer: 6379 Redeemer Walkthrough Task 2 Question: Which service is running on the port that is open on the machine? Answer: Redis Redeemer Walkthrough Task 3 Question: What type…
Cross-layer functions are services that are not tied to a given layer but may affect more than one layer. Some orthogonal aspects, such as management and security, involve all of the layers. These services are aimed at improving the CIA triad—confidentiality, integrity, and availability—of the transmitted data. Cross-layer functions are the norm, in practice, because…
The 7 layers of the OSI model describe how computer systems communicate over a network. Understanding the functions and responsibilities of each layer will help you understand how network communications function. The development of the OSI model started in the late 1970s to support the emergence of diverse computer networking methods, such as the current…
This is a simple walkthrough for completing the Archetype target machine in Hackthebox.com. Task 1 Question: Which TCP port is hosting a database server? Answer: 1433 Task 2 Question: What is the name of the non-Administrative share available over SMB? Answer: backups Task 3 Question: What is the password identified in the file on the…
Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) injection is a type of injection vulnerability that occurs when a user is able to control an input point such as a search form and is able to inject arbitrary HTML code.. HTML allows web users to create and structure sections, paragraphs, and links using elements, tags, and attributes. However, it’s worth…
This is a simple walkthrough for completing the Tactics target machine in Hackthebox.com. Task 1 Question: Which Nmap switch can we use to enumerate machines when our packets are otherwise blocked by the Windows firewall? Answer: -Pn Task 2 Question: What does the 3-letter acronym SMB stand for? Answer: Server Message Block Task 3 Question:…
This is a simple walkthrough for completing the Pennyworth target machine in Hackthebox.com. Task 1 Question: What does the acronym CVE stand for? Answer: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Task 2 Question: What do the three letters in CIA, referring to the CIA triad in cybersecurity, stand for? Answer: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Task 3 Question: What…
This is a simple walkthrough for completing the Bike target machine in Hackthebox.com. Task 1 Question: What TCP ports does nmap identify as open? Answer with a list of ports seperated by commas with no spaces, from low to high. Answer: 22,80 Task 2 Question: What software is running the service listening on the http/web…
This is a simple walkthrough for completing the Ignition target machine in Hackthebox.com. Task 1 Question: Which service version is found to be running on port 80? Answer: nginx 1.14.2 Task 2 Question: What is the 3-digit HTTP status code returned when you visit http://{machine IP}/? Answer: 302 Task 3 Question: What is the virtual…