Nmap Stealth Scan Flashcards

1
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Define Nmap Stealth (half-open or syn) Scan

A

Initiates TCP 3-way handshake without sending final acknowledgement message

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Nmap Stealth Scan Command

A

(default scan) nmap [ip/hostname]

(explicit) nmap -sS [ip/hostname]

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3
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Nmap Stealth Scan Cons

A

Could be picked up by alert systems

Requires root privileges

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4
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Nmap Stealth Scan Pros

A

Faster

Quieter

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