Challenge Information

  • Platform: OverTheWire (Bandit)
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Category: Linux

Overview

The password for the next level is stored in a hidden file in the inhere directory.

Solution

SSH into machine on port 2220 with password from previous level.

ssh -p 2220 bandit3@bandit.labs.overthewire.org

Use ls -a to show all files even hidden ones. Then cat it.

Lessons Learned

  • Using ls -a

Tools Used

  • ssh
  • cat
  • ls