Nmap is a powerful network scanning tool used for discovering hosts and services on a network. This overview provides tips on maximizing its potential, including the use of various flags for enhanced scanning, such as aggressive scans and vulnerability detection. Affected: network security, penetration testing, bug bounty programs
Keypoints :
- Nmap is used for network probing, service discovery, and operating system identification.
- Basic scans can reveal open ports and associated services.
- Some services may be obfuscated by using non-standard ports.
- The -A flag enables aggressive scanning for detailed information.
- Vulnerability scripts can be executed using the “–script vuln” flag.
- Deep scans may require root privileges and can take longer to complete.
- Information gathered can assist in penetration testing efforts.
MITRE Techniques :
- Reconnaissance (T1598) – Nmap is utilized for network scanning to identify live hosts and services.
- Service Discovery (T1046) – The tool helps in identifying services running on open ports.
- Vulnerability Scanning (T1593) – The “–script vuln” flag runs vulnerability scripts to assess the security posture of services.
- OS Discovery (T10116) – Nmap can detect the operating system of the target host.
Indicator of Compromise :
- No IoC found
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