Privilege Escalation Exploits

Privilege escalation exploits grant administrator or root-level access to users who previously did not have such access. For example, an account exists on many servers called "Guest."

This account, by default, has a default or no password. Anyone can log-on to the server using this "Guest" account and then by using readily available hacking software to gain administrator-level access to the system.

These exploits are very useful, since they allow anyone who has any level of access to a system to easily elevate their privilege level and perform any activities they desire.