Local Privilege Escalation in 2016

Explore the critical techniques of local privilege escalation in a conference talk from the Hack In The Box Security Conference. Delve into various methods hackers use to elevate their access from a low-privilege shell to UID 0 or NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM on both Windows and Unix systems. Learn from Paul Craig, leader of the offensive security "Tiger Team" at Vantage Point, as he demonstrates the ease of transitioning from an initial breach to full system control. Gain insights into this essential aspect of cybersecurity, understanding how attackers can exploit vulnerabilities to gain administrative privileges. This 21-minute presentation is ideal for security professionals, ethical hackers, and anyone interested in understanding and defending against advanced cyber threats.