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Camp Grinsby: Break the Curse

Original description

It's Friday the 13th at Camp grinsby.

A flag was discovered near the boathouse, but something feels off.
The real secret is locked away inside the cabin by a strange curse.

This challenge focuses on Linux file and directory permissions.

Instructions:
> Download the archive
> Extract it on a Linux system
> Explore the files and directories
> Fix the broken permissions to reach the real flag

Notes:
> Not everything that looks readable is accessible
> Directories have permissions too
> The first flag you find may not be the real one

Original hints

Hints are preserved as part of the record. Point costs refer to the original competition.

Hint 10 PTS ORIGINALLY

If something appears empty or inaccessible, check the permissions of the directories above it.

Hint 210 PTS ORIGINALLY

If a script refuses to run, check whether it is executable.

Hint 320 PTS ORIGINALLY

To reach the real flag, you must be able to traverse the cabin and read the keys.