Level 2: Spaces in Filename

1. Exit Level 1 and SSH into Level 2

After retrieving the Level 2 password from -, exit the current SSH session (Level 1):

exit

Then, connect to Level 2 using the password for bandit2:

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

2. List Files in the Bandit2 Directory

Once logged in as bandit2, list the files:

ls

You will see a file named spaces in this filename.

3. Read the File with Spaces

Since the filename contains spaces, either escape each space or quote the filename. For example:

cat spaces\ in\ this\ filename

Alternatively, use quotes:

cat "spaces in this filename"

This command will display the password for Level 3.

Summary & Key Commands

• exit : return to your local machine from the Level 1 SSH session.
• ssh bandit2@bandit.labs.overthewire.org -p 2220 : connect as bandit2 on port 2220.
• ls : list files; shows spaces in this filename.
• cat spaces\ in\ this\ filename : display contents of the file with spaces.
• cat "spaces in this filename" : alternative method to display file contents.