An intentionally designed vulnerable machine 'boot2root' challenge for beginners.
You will need Virtual Box or VMWare Player to import the OVA file included in this repository. I have tested this using Windows 10 and VirtualBox version 7.
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Download the Virtual Machine from Release tab. Unzip the OVA file and import it within VirtualBox or VMWare player - https://github.com/EvilEnigma/TheMatrixVM/releases/download/first/TheMatrix.zip
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Set the network adapter to host-only or bridge mode, so that you can launch the virtual machine.
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Monitor the console for messages if all goes well you should spot the VM receiving an IP address.
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Attempt to SSH to the machine ssh test@<ip.seen.from.console>
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If you get a prompt of SSH keys being accepted, you are in a good shape to continue.
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Perform an NMAP scan like how Trinity did to hack the grid! try all ports :)
Good luck and enjoy the CTF! There are plenty of flags along the right path.
- This VM does not require exploiting a CVE, or use of MetaSploit/Commercial exploit tools.
- Requires intermediary knowlege of linux as it is based on Alpine.