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The Telnet protocol allows users to interact with a remote computer over a network connection by sending commands and receiving output. Despite being largely superseded by SSH, Telnet remains in use for some legacy systems.

HTB | Meow | Write-Up

May 4, 2023 · 5 min read

Summary:

This article guides users through completing the Meow machine challenge on Hack The Box. It covers identifying & exploiting telnet credentials, gaining root access, and submitting the root flag by reading "flag.txt".

Machine Name: Meow | Difficulty: Easy | OS: Linux