Machine Details: Description: unknowndevice64 v2.0 is a beginner level boot2root challenge. The OVA has been tested on both VMware (with some fix provided in this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scRpxo8fra4) and Virtual Box.

Difficulty: Beginner

Flags: Your Goal is to get root and read flag.txt with at least two different ways.

Networking: - DHCP: Enabled - IP Address: Automatically assigned

Hint: Follow your intuitions ... and enumerate! and for any questions, feel free to contact me on Twitter: @unknowndevice64

Happy Hacking..!!!


You may need to add `nomodeset` to GRUB with VMware. Afterwards, wait a little longer (30 seconds)

Machine Size (in MB): 1700 MB
Machine OS: linux
Machine Level: intermediate