Capture the FlagMedium
Name Resolution Secret
Lab for DNS on Linux, localhost & URL Anatomy
Scenario
Before DNS is queried, Linux checks /etc/hosts. Someone added an internal-only name there that resolves to a private host. Read the mapping, then request the site by name.
Objective
Find the internal hostname mapped locally and browse to it.
lab ~ name resolution secretnothing real runs
booting lab sandbox…
This sandbox is fully emulated in your browser, nothing real runs and nothing leaves your machine. Type help to see the tools available.