TryHackMe: Network Services — Walkthrough

Welcome! In this TryHackMe room walkthrough we will cover a variety of network services. I am making these walkthroughs to keep myself motivated to learn cyber security, and ensure that I remember the knowledge gained by THMs rooms. Join me on learning cyber security. I will try and explain concepts as I go, to differentiate myself from other walkthroughs.

Room URL: https://tryhackme.com/room/networkservices
Prerequisites: Linux knowledge (https://tryhackme.com/module/linux-fundamentals)

Task 1 (Get connected)

In this room we will cover different network service vulnerabilities. There is not much more to talk about then to start up the host machine and continue reading!

Questions

Ready? Let’s get going!

Answer: No answer needed

Task 2 (Understanding SMB)

SMB — Server Message Block Protocol — is a client-server communication protocol used for sharing access to files, printers, serial ports and other resources on a network.

Since SMB is a response-request type of protocol, multiple messages get send between client and server before establishing a connection. Therefore, clients connect to the server using…