*The Key is a Strong Foundation* # Meow - Challenge Setup ## Meow I connected to their OpenVPN service as I have my own AttackBox locally on my machine. ![](openvpn%20connection.png) I then spawned the machine: ![](spawn%20machine.png) We get the IP, and then the questions unlock. Let's answer the basic ones first, then check the machine. ### Task 1 ![](vm%20acronym.png) ### Task 2 ![](terminal.png) ### Task 3 ![](openvpn.png) ### Task 4 ![](Resources/Learning/HackTheBox/Red%20Teaming/Basics/Meow/ping.png) ### Task 5 ![](nmaP.png) ### Task 6 If you don't know protocol numbers, you may need to scan the machine to check! ![](telent.png) For fun, I ran the scan anyway: ![](port%20scan%20for%20telnet.png) ### Task 7 This one is easy too ;) ![](root%20user.png) ### Task 8 (Challenge Flag) ![](telnet%20login.png) `root` was the valid and correct login, no password required. > [!check]- Flag: > ![](final%20flag.png)