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Re: nmap root vs user question
From: ToddAndMargo <ToddAndMargo () zoho com>
Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:42:14 -0700
Hi! This is the ezmlm program. I'm managing the security-basics () securityfocus com mailing list. I'm working for my owner, who can be reached at security-basics-owner () securityfocus com. I'm sorry, the list moderators for the security-basics list have failed to act on your post. Thus, I'm returning it to you. If you feel that this is in error, please repost the message or contact a list moderator directly. --- Enclosed, please find the message you sent. Re: nmap root vs user question.eml Subject: Re: nmap root vs user question From: ToddAndMargo <ToddAndMargo () zoho com> Date: 10/14/2013 03:59 PM To: "security-basics () securityfocus com" <security-basics () securityfocus com> On 10/07/2013 03:06 PM, ToddAndMargo wrote: > On 10/07/2013 06:47 AM, Mikhail A. Utin wrote: >> HI, >> I never run Nmap as user. The software uses OS resources, which >> require root privilege. BTW, if you run GUI Nmap Like NmapFE, and as a >> user, it will tell you that "You are *NOT* root - Some options are not >> available". >> >> Regards >> >> Mikhail Utin, CISSP > > Hi Mikhail, > > Thank you! > > Seems NMapFE is also known as xnmap and zenmap. > I need to play with it more as it will make logs. I > figure that my logs should go into my records as part > of the documentation of any tests. > > -T > > > > $ repoquery --list nmap-frontend > ... > /usr/bin/nmapfe > /usr/bin/xnmap > /usr/bin/zenmap > ... > > $ ls -al /usr/bin/nmapfe /usr/bin/xnmap /usr/bin/zenmap > lrwxrwxrwx. 1 root root 6 Sep 11 17:10 /usr/bin/nmapfe -> zenmap > lrwxrwxrwx. 1 root root 6 Sep 11 17:10 /usr/bin/xnmap -> zenmap > -rwxr-xr-x. 1 root root 9018 Mar 20 2013 /usr/bin/zenmap > zenmap has a *.desktop for root too. Easy launcher on my Panel 2 (Xfce 8). Pops right in. $ more /usr/share/applications/rpmforge-zenmap-root.desktop [Desktop Entry] Encoding=UTF-8 Name=Zenmap (as root) GenericName=GUI Port Scanner TryExec=/usr/share/zenmap/su-to-zenmap.sh Exec=/usr/share/zenmap/su-to-zenmap.sh %F Terminal=false Icon=/usr/share/zenmap/pixmaps/zenmap.png Type=Application Categories=Application;Network;Security; Comment=A cross-platform GUI for the Nmap Security Scanner. X-Desktop-File-Install-Version=0.15 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Securing Apache Web Server with thawte Digital Certificate In this guide we examine the importance of Apache-SSL and who needs an SSL certificate. We look at how SSL works, how it benefits your company and how your customers can tell if a site is secure. You will find out how to test, purchase, install and use a thawte Digital Certificate on your Apache web server. Throughout, best practices for set-up are highlighted to help you ensure efficient ongoing management of your encryption keys and digital certificates. http://www.dinclinx.com/Redirect.aspx?36;4175;25;1371;0;5;946;e13b6be442f727d1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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- nmap root vs user question ToddAndMargo (Oct 07)
- Re: nmap root vs user question Jason Hellenthal (Oct 07)
- Re: nmap root vs user question Robert Larsen (Oct 07)
- RE: nmap root vs user question Jeff Fears (Oct 07)
- RE: nmap root vs user question Rob (Oct 07)
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