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# bash prison

## which shell?

```
cat /etc/passwd  
myuser:x:............/bin/rbash  ..yuck
bobbie:x:............/bin/bash   ..might want to pivot to this
```

## escape rbash

* restricted bash shell
* Here are some easy movements you can try:

```
> bash
> /bin/bash

> dash
> /bin/dash
```