Challenge Information

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

Overview

The password for the next level is stored in a file called readme located in the home directory. Use this password to log into bandit1 using SSH. Whenever you find a password for a level, use SSH (on port 2220) to log into that level and continue the game.

Solution

SSH into machine on port 2220 with password bandit0.

ssh -p 2220 bandit0@bandit.labs.overthewire.org

Use cat command on readme to get the password.

cat readme

Lessons Learned

  • How to use cat.

Tools Used

  • ssh
  • cat