Bandit Wargame – Linux & Security Walkthroughs#

This repository documents my complete progression through the Bandit wargame by OverTheWire.

Bandit is a hands-on Linux security challenge designed to teach practical command-line skills, system enumeration, and an attacker-oriented problem-solving mindset. Each level introduces a new concept related to file systems, permissions, networking, and privilege escalation.

The purpose of this repository is to:

• Reinforce Linux fundamentals through practice
• Document solutions in a structured and reproducible way
• Track learning progress across all levels

Platform Information#

Wargame: OverTheWire – Bandit Website: https://overthewire.org/wargames/bandit/ SSH Access: ssh bandit0@bandit.labs.overthewire.org -p 2220

Passwords discovered at each level are used to log into the next.

Repository Structure#

Each level is organized into its own directory.

Example:

bandit0/
  README.md

bandit1/
  READEME.md

Every walkthrough includes:

• Objective
• Enumeration steps
• Commands used
• Key concepts learned

This structure keeps the documentation modular, clear, and easy to revisit.

Skills Practiced#

• Linux command-line proficiency
• File and directory operations
• Permissions and ownership
• Searching and filtering data
• Networking tools (SSH, Netcat)
• Basic cryptography and encoding
• Privilege escalation techniques
• Structured enumeration methodology

Notes#

All challenges are solved manually before documentation. Passwords and sensitive data are excluded from version control.

you can view the detailed docs here