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ALUMA DOLUMA

Extract a secret text file from a JPEG image using steghide.

Tools Used

steghideBase64

Overview

An image named challenge.jpg hides some text.

Reconnaissance

We check the file using steghide which can extract embedded payloads.

Exploitation Strategy

Running steghide extract -sf challenge.jpg with a blank passphrase extracts secret.txt. Inside is a Base64-encoded string, which decodes to the flag.

Solution Code

steghide extract -sf challenge.jpg
# Decodes base64 string inside secret.txt -> STG{W3LL_H0W_WA5_1T}

Flag

STG{W3LL_H0W_WA5_1T}