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Getting Started and Meow
Machine Information
- Platform: HTB
- Lab: Starting Point
- OS: Linux
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- IP:
10.129.24.239
Step 0: Getting Started
- Start → Start Machine

- VPN →
.ovpndownload,


- VPN Connect →
sudo openvpn {{filename}}.ovpn

Don’t close this terminal; open another one and we’ll start the machine.
- Target & Test → Set the $IP variable in the new terminal, and test..

I’m not going to write the answer to every question here. The questions are simple anyway. if you don’t know, just Google it!
Step 1: Recon
By the time you reach question 6, you’ll need to perform a scan. Use the system to scan for open ports.
nmap -sC -sV -p- $IP
Step 2: Solution
Telnet Connected
telnet $IP
and Flag
lscat flag.txt
b40abdfe23665f766f9c61ecba8a4c19OK!
Very ver easy. Play smart and keep it simple. Time is of the essence.
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