# User Privileges

## **Basic Privilege Enumeration**

* **Check current user privileges:**

  * `whoami /priv` → Lists all privileges assigned to the current user. This is crucial for identifying rights that could lead to privilege escalation (e.g., SeBackupPrivilege, SeImpersonatePrivilege).

  **Common Privileges to Look for:**

  * `SeBackupPrivilege` → Allows the user to bypass file security to perform backups.
  * `SeRestorePrivilege` → Allows the user to overwrite system files, useful for file replacement attacks.
  * `SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege` → Allows taking ownership of any object, which can lead to control over important files or processes.
  * `SeImpersonatePrivilege` → Allows impersonation of a token, often leading to privilege escalation (common in token impersonation attacks).
  * `SeDebugPrivilege` → Allows debugging processes, typically restricted to admins. Can be used to inject code into privileged processes.


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