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EASY Windows windowssmb 20pts

A Windows XP machine vulnerable to the infamous MS08-067 Netapi vulnerability. Classic.

// hints

// techniques covered

Enumeration

Exploitation

// walkthrough — preview

01 / Enumeration

OS detection reveals Windows XP — immediately think legacy SMB vulnerabilities.

nmap -O -sV -sC 10.10.10.4

PORT    STATE SERVICE      VERSION
139/tcp open  netbios-ssn  Microsoft Windows netbios-ssn
445/tcp open  microsoft-ds Windows XP (CRITICAL)
nmap --script smb-vuln* 10.10.10.4
> smb-vuln-ms08-067: VULNERABLE

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This Legacy writeup covers the full attack chain for HackTheBox Legacy, a easy Windows machine. The walkthrough covers 2 steps from initial reconnaissance to root flag capture, including detailed commands, tool usage, and exploitation techniques. Suitable for OSCP preparation and penetration testing practice.

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