Overview
In this lab, you will be conducting vulnerability assessments using various tools and exploiting Linux that has the Shellshock vulnerability. The lab will also install and detect rootkit malware.
outcomes
In this lab you will learn to:
- Exploit the Shellshock vulnerability.
- Install and detect a rootkit vulnerability.
Key terms and descriptions
Malware
Malware, also known as malicious software, is a piece of software that does harm to a computer, a network, server, etc.
Rootkit
Rootkits are yet another type of malware that is installed on a system. Rootkits are infamous for evading detection, and they can do lots of harm to a system.
Shellshock
Shellshock is a remote command execution vulnerability in the Linux BASH shell.
Rkhunter
Rkhunter is an application that tracks down rootkits, backdoors, and possible exploits on systems.