Re: nmap vs vmware [was: Linux vs. Windows results]

["DePriest, Jason R." <jrdepriest () gmail com>]

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 10:08 AM, Sandro Poppi <> wrote:
> Hi again,
>
> It seems I don't run into a Linux vs Windows but nmap vs vmware issue ;)
>
> I set up a new linux box and it worked instantly. Only difference now is the other linux is running under vmware.
>
> Anyway I can't explain why this happens. Or is it as simple as "Don't run nmap under vmware"?
>
> Thanks,
> Sandro

Could it be possible that you are overwhelming the network adapter
translation from virtual-NIC to physical NIC?

Do you have the vmware tools installed on the linux guest?  What
virtual  hardware for the NIC is it using and what module to you have
loaded for the driver?

Are you using NAT or bridged networking?

I have had problems with scanning from a host to a guest OS when the
guest OS doesn't have the vmware tools available.  For example, if I
scan a BeOS guest OS from my Windows host, I have to turn the timing
way down or the BeOS guest locks up.

-Jason
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