Exploring OverTheWire: Level 0 - Bandit Challenge

Introduction

Hey all! Welcome to the first installment of “Exploring OverTheWire” ↗️.

Akash Rajpurohit

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Starting with @OverTheWireCTF this weekend. After solving a few of the problems, I have reached the moment of "wow I did not know about this at all" and it's exciting to learn more about the Linux ecosystem in general.

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This will be a multi-part series of short form blogs of us solving OverTheWire.

Today we will tackle Level 0 ↗️ of the Bandit Challenge. The Bandit Challenge series aims to sharpen our skills in various aspects of computer security and ethical hacking.

Level 0 serves as an entry point where we will learn to log into the game using SSH and gain access to the next level.

Challenge Overview

Level 0 of the Bandit Challenge introduces us to the concept of using SSH (Secure Shell) to connect to remote servers.

The provided username is bandit0, and the password is also bandit0. Once we successfully log in, we will proceed to Level 1 to face the next challenge.

Approach and Strategy

To solve this challenge, we will use the SSH command-line tool. Open your terminal and execute the following command:

ssh [email protected] -p 2220

This command establishes an SSH connection to the specified host (bandit.labs.overthewire.org) using the provided username (bandit0) and port number (2220).

After executing the command, you will be prompted to enter the password. Type bandit0 and press Enter. If successful, you will be logged into the game server.

Notes

• When using SSH, ensure that you have the correct host address, username, and port number.
• Double-check the provided credentials to avoid typos or errors when entering the password.
• Take note of the port number specified in the challenge description to establish the SSH connection on the correct port.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing Level 0 of the Bandit Challenge! We have successfully logged into the game server using SSH, establishing a solid starting point for our journey. Stay tuned for the next blog post, where we will explore Level 1 and face new challenges in our quest for cybersecurity expertise.

Remember, each level brings unique puzzles, techniques, and lessons. Together, we will enhance our skills and knowledge to become proficient in the exciting world of cybersecurity.