Author Topic: Contest! (Read 18237 times)

iago · « **on:** May 23, 2005, 07:57:05 pm »

The first person to find the end and post the secret code on this thread will win the prize. I won't say much, and I won't be around for the rest of the night, but here's the link:
http://www.javaop.com/~iago/contest-8675309.html

I'm not going to reply to this thread unless there's a serious problem.

There are no real rules: if you want to post how you are doing it, or work as a team, I don't care. But only one person can win.

Finally, if you see this message somewhere along the lines:

Quote

dude, where's my database?

Error: Too many connections

refresh or try again in awhile; that is due to a crappy site and is beyond my control.

Good luck!

[EDIT]: THIS CONTEST WILL NO LONGER WORK. I let a domain it requires expire, so oh well.

deadly7 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2005, 08:44:08 pm »

What about

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The page cannot be found
The page you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.

Please try the following:

* Make sure that the Web site address displayed in the address bar of your browser is spelled and formatted correctly.
* If you reached this page by clicking a link, contact the Web site administrator to alert them that the link is incorrectly formatted.
* Click the Back button to try another link.

HTTP Error 404 - File or directory not found.
Internet Information Services (IIS)

Technical Information (for support personnel)

* Go to Microsoft Product Support Services and perform a title search for the words HTTP and 404.
* Open IIS Help, which is accessible in IIS Manager (inetmgr), and search for topics titled Web Site Setup, Common Administrative Tasks, and About Custom Error Messages.

Krazed · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2005, 08:44:50 pm »

*cough* http://www.javaop.com/~iago/thispagedoesntexist.html

Towelie · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2005, 09:34:37 pm »

I am UBERLY confused :-(

* Towelie[x86] gives up

iago · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2005, 07:41:33 am »

Because everybody seems stuck, I'll tell you this: there IS something important about the "email".

I don't want to give anything away, but notice one thing: the lines are a wide range of different lengths. There's a reason for that.........

(disclaimer: the reason isn't obvious, however)

Sidoh · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2005, 03:27:07 pm »

Broken link?

trust · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2005, 07:32:06 pm »

Quote from: iago on May 24, 2005, 07:41:33 am

Because everybody seems stuck, I'll tell you this: there IS something important about the "email".

I don't want to give anything away, but notice one thing: the lines are a wide range of different lengths. There's a reason for that.........

(disclaimer: the reason isn't obvious, however)

Did you get my email?

iago · « **Reply #7 on:** May 24, 2005, 08:16:53 pm »

Since Dodgeit.com is down (lamers, ruining my contest), here is the second clue, an email:

Quote

FROM: John.Chammel@church.com
TO: x86-contest@dodgeit.com

Greetings, John Sparc

I am from a small online church, and I'm here to
inform you that we want you to have fun
while doing your part
to ensure that less fortunatee
people have homes
that they can call their own. Trust
me, you'll feel much better knowing that people are happy.

I just want you to know that I really am
on your side, and, although you might not believe, I
really am trying to help. So please, can
you take a moment to listen to me
and hear what I have to say.

I am from a small country near Charleton
which is in the country of Urgandu
near the Pacific Ocean. My church is on main/
5th street, in the absolute worst part
of the city. Why? We always try to save
our money for people who need it, in our charties
rather than wasting it on a habitat
for us. For a very small donation, you too can help
the less fortunate. One man from Alabama
gave us only $40, and got a hug
for his generosity. Wouldn't you love
to get that? I know I would.

If you are willing to donate, or even just wish
us good luck, please don't
hesitate to reply. God loves you, and I hope you are blessed by Him

- Reverant John Chammel

iago · « **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2005, 08:33:31 pm »

Just for another quick hint, yes, I chose the names "Sparc", "Chammel", "Charleton", "Ugandu", and "Alabama" for a reason.

Sidoh · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2005, 08:34:32 pm »

Psst, what's the first clue? o_O

iago · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2005, 09:13:56 pm »

The first clue was the email address on the 404 page, but it seems that dodgeit.com has died for the time being

deadly7 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2005, 09:32:27 pm »

What are we supposed to be looking for? What kind of "code"?

Sidoh · « **Reply #12 on:** May 24, 2005, 09:33:54 pm »

Quote from: deadly7 on May 24, 2005, 09:32:27 pm

What are we supposed to be looking for? What kind of "code"?

I think that's the point of the contest: for us to find out.

iago · « **Reply #13 on:** May 24, 2005, 11:06:30 pm »

Yes, exactly.. i'll post a new hint every day till somebody gets it

deadly7 -- why'd you lock this thread? :-/

Sidoh · « **Reply #14 on:** May 24, 2005, 11:12:32 pm »

Please let me know when your web page is back up.

iago · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2005, 07:41:53 am »

Everything is up and fine now.

iago · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2005, 05:23:57 pm »

You all suck! :-)

Ok, next hint:

There's a reason I used "/" in "main/5th", and there's also a reason I put "main/5th" on separate lines.......

Good luck

Newby · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2005, 05:50:06 pm »

It's either a directory or a username/password.

trust · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2005, 06:00:27 pm »

Does the incorrect syntax for the administrator email (that I pointed out to you on AIM) have anything to do with it?

Nate · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2005, 06:56:39 pm »

Quote from: iago on May 25, 2005, 05:23:57 pm

You all suck! :-)

Ok, next hint:

There's a reason I used "/" in "main/5th", and there's also a reason I put "main/5th" on separate lines.......

Good luck

I figured that out last night but what website are we going to?

deadly7 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2005, 08:33:40 pm »

Quote from: iago on May 24, 2005, 11:06:30 pm

Yes, exactly.. i'll post a new hint every day till somebody gets it

deadly7 -- why'd you lock this thread? :-/

Bah. Wrong thread. For some reason I thought I was in my forum. Sorry. :-/

iago · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2005, 10:37:08 pm »

Quote from: deadly7 on May 25, 2005, 08:33:40 pm

Quote from: iago on May 24, 2005, 11:06:30 pm
Yes, exactly.. i'll post a new hint every day till somebody gets it

deadly7 -- why'd you lock this thread? :-/

Bah. Wrong thread. For some reason I thought I was in my forum. Sorry. :-/

Haha, ok, just checking. It didn't seem to make logical sense

deadly7 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 26, 2005, 04:36:03 pm »

Eh. The site's still down for me.

iago · « **Reply #23 on:** May 26, 2005, 05:05:33 pm »

So? I posted the necessary data from dodgeit.com here, so you can use it.

I'm thinking of posting this on vL soon, since people here seem to have given up

Sidoh · « **Reply #24 on:** May 26, 2005, 05:24:17 pm »

Quote from: iago on May 26, 2005, 05:05:33 pm

So? I posted the necessary data from dodgeit.com here, so you can use it.

I'm thinking of posting this on vL soon, since people here seem to have given up

Been too busy lately. Maybe I'll work on it tonight.

RoMi · « **Reply #25 on:** May 27, 2005, 06:12:27 am »

I gave up for the most part.

Mythix · « **Reply #26 on:** May 27, 2005, 06:08:39 pm »

got a bit past the dodgeit area (i knew that the first day i saw it) but then lost all hope, much like an aids patient.

deadly7 · « **Reply #27 on:** May 28, 2005, 12:18:27 am »

Quote from: iago on May 25, 2005, 05:23:57 pm

You all suck! :-)

Ok, next hint:

There's a reason I used "/" in "main/5th", and there's also a reason I put "main/5th" on separate lines.......

Good luck

I don't see "main/5th" on anything in the paper.

iago · « **Reply #28 on:** May 28, 2005, 09:14:34 am »

Let's summarize the hints for level 2:
- The lines are weird lengths
- I picked the proper names ("Sparc", "Chammel", "Charleton", "Ugandu", and "Alabama") for a reason
- I chose "main/5th" for a reason

Now, here's another hint that should help a lot:
- Notice that all the proper names I mentioned ("Sparc", "Chammel", "Charleton", "Ugandu", and "Alabama"), they are all at the end of lines.

Nate · « **Reply #29 on:** May 29, 2005, 02:10:57 pm »

S P A R C
C H A R L E T O N
U G A N D U
A L A B A M A
C H A M M E L

That is the only thing I found

iago · « **Reply #30 on:** May 29, 2005, 03:02:49 pm »

Quote from: 111787 on May 29, 2005, 02:10:57 pm

S P A R C
C H A R L E T O N
U G A N D U
A L A B A M A
C H A M M E L

That is the only thing I found

That's pretty neat, but I honestly had no idea

iago · « **Reply #31 on:** May 29, 2005, 03:05:12 pm »

Ok, another hint:

Does this help?

Quote


Greetings, John Sparc
I am from a small online church, and I'm here to
inform you that we want you to have fun
while doing your part
to ensure that less fortunatee
people have homes
that they can call their own.  Trust
me, you'll feel much better knowing that people are happy.
I just want you to know that I really am
on your side, and, although you might not believe, i
really am trying to help.  So please, can
you take a moment to listen to me
and hear what I have to say.
I am from a small country near Charleton
which is in the country of Urgandu
near the Pacific Ocean.  My church is on main/
5th street, in the absolute worst part
of the city.  Why? We always try to save
our money for people who need it, in our charties
rather than wasting it on a habitat
for us.   For a very small donation, you too can help
the less fortunate.  One man from Alabama
gave us only $40, and got a hug
for his generosity.  Wouldn't you love
to get that? I know I would.
If you are willing to donate, or even just wish
us good luck, please don't
hesitate to reply.  God loves you, and I hope you are blessed by Him
- Reverant John Chammel

Quote

zorm · « **Reply #32 on:** May 29, 2005, 03:11:16 pm »

badgerbadgerbadger HEDGE HOG
^^

iago · « **Reply #33 on:** May 29, 2005, 03:12:16 pm »

Quote from: zorm on May 29, 2005, 03:11:16 pm

badgerbadgerbadger HEDGE HOG
^^

OMG I have to give ZORM the prize!

CrAz3D · « **Reply #34 on:** May 29, 2005, 03:17:07 pm »

What in the hell does that mean?

Nate · « **Reply #35 on:** May 29, 2005, 03:24:10 pm »

http://contest.mine.nu/guardiantestpage.pl

How do i get past that?

iago · « **Reply #36 on:** May 29, 2005, 03:28:12 pm »

Quote from: CrAz3D on May 29, 2005, 03:17:07 pm

What in the hell does that mean?

That's what the last page says to say

Nate · « **Reply #37 on:** May 29, 2005, 03:32:05 pm »

Quote from: iago on May 29, 2005, 03:28:12 pm

Quote from: CrAz3D on May 29, 2005, 03:17:07 pm
What in the hell does that mean?

That's what the last page says to say

Look at all these people, there was a chance some one would say that even if they didn't figure out the contest.

CrAz3D · « **Reply #38 on:** May 29, 2005, 03:34:28 pm »

Quote from: zorm on May 29, 2005, 03:11:16 pm

badgerbadgerbadger HEDGE HOG
^^

uhm, still not gettin it here.

Someone mind explaining to my simple minded self?

Nate · « **Reply #39 on:** May 29, 2005, 03:38:18 pm »

On the last page it says to post that so iago knows that that person has finished and won.

rabbit · « **Reply #40 on:** May 29, 2005, 04:41:51 pm »

Quote

Sorry, this user has exceeded his daily bandwidth limit of 10 megabytes. This will be reset at 12am GMT. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

- The Management

Owned.

Nate · « **Reply #41 on:** May 29, 2005, 05:31:57 pm »

ROFL look at the source. Silly wabbit contests are for the 1337

Newby · « **Reply #42 on:** May 29, 2005, 05:39:57 pm »

Damnit. What fucking user account is this contest hosted on?

Nate · « **Reply #43 on:** May 29, 2005, 05:41:18 pm »

contest would be the likely guess.

iago · « **Reply #44 on:** May 29, 2005, 10:01:26 pm »

Quote from: Newby on May 29, 2005, 05:39:57 pm

Damnit. What fucking user account is this contest hosted on?

User account? It's hosted on my computer, much like the 404 page was

Quik · « **Reply #45 on:** May 29, 2005, 10:46:50 pm »

I just decided to continue after working on more important things, and have finished.

Quote

Wow, you made it!

If you were the first, you've won the PRIZE! Please reply to the thread with the secret password:

"badgerbadgerbadger HEDGE HOG"

and, if you were the first, send me your address. Your prize will be in the mail!

iago · « **Reply #46 on:** May 30, 2005, 09:23:07 pm »

SOLUTION

Sure:

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1. Fake 404 page, email address is x86-contest@dodgeit.com. Go to dodgeit.com and check email.
2. Last character in every line spells "contest.mine.nu/testpage.html"
3. Fake "bandwidth exceeded" page -- view source for rot13-encoded url
4. Fake your referer with a FireFox plugin (RefSpoof I think) or by using telnet to send the request
5. Password is hidden on the line "<script src=JavaScript></src>"

Mythix · « **Reply #47 on:** May 31, 2005, 01:57:21 am »

your canadian trickery has succeeded

Ergot · « **Reply #48 on:** May 31, 2005, 02:00:01 am »

I got to 3. I'm too lazy to do rot13 and I have no idea how to spoof my referer. I am un1337 :[

rabbit · « **Reply #49 on:** June 01, 2005, 05:18:49 pm »

Referer spoofing is EASY.

Newby · « **Reply #50 on:** June 01, 2005, 06:08:11 pm »

telnet contest.mine.nu 80
GET /contesttestpage.pl HTTP/1.1
Host: contest.mine.nu
Referer: http://www.microsoft.com/
<enter>

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Author Topic: Contest! (Read 18237 times)

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