Bandit Level 1-2@overthewire.org

Description

The password for the next level is stored in a file called - located in the home directory

Current level credentials

Key	Value
Server-name:	bandit.labs.overthewire.org
Port:	2220
User:	bandit2
Password:	rRGizSaX8Mk1RTb1CNQoXTcYZWU6lgzi

Current level login

Log in

sshpass -p rRGizSaX8Mk1RTb1CNQoXTcYZWU6lgzi ssh -p 2220 bandit2@bandit.labs.overthewire.org

Note: You might need to install sshpass before using it. The ssh command can also be used on its own. If so, copy-paste the password when requested.

Hints And Solution

Hint(s)

Hint 1

Look through the links in the Resources section.

Solution

bandit2@bandit:~$ cat 'spaces in this filename'    # (1)

bandit2@bandit:~$ cat "spaces in this filename"    # (2)

bandit2@bandit:~$ cat spaces\ in\ this\ filename  # (3)

1. enclosed in single quotes
2. enclosed in double quotes
3. escaped blank spaces in filename

It is necessary to escape blank spaces in filenames with a backslash, \, in order to read them. For instance, blank\ space. Alternatively, the filename might be enclosed in single or double quotes like "blank space." or 'blank space'

Resources

Resources

Bandit-level3@overthewire
How to reference filename with spaces in Linux
Google Search for “spaces in filename”

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