Re: Packet Generator

[Chris R <admin () securityindex net>]

In-Reply-To: <EE399BA857BAAC4BB1549B094F642CAA0A4568 () fa office c-it nl>

Martijn,

 Winsock doesnt allow for easy packet crafting like sockets in nix do. My 
advice would be to look into installing nix on one workstation to test 
your systems. The packet crafting programs for nix are incredibly dynamic 
and will allow for almost ANY type of packet creation.

Chris



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> From: "Martijn Dunnebier" <Martijn.Dunnebier () c-it nl>
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> Hi all,
>
> I'm searching for a packet generator that can make custom packets and
> send it over an ethernet netwerk. I want to test my firewall and IDS
> system with this, so I'd like to switch the syn, syn/ack and ack flags
> on and off. If I can give the packet a (custom) payload that would be
> really nice. I have a Windows based network and use a Windows 2000
> workstation. I've searched the SecurityFocus archives and Googled
> around, but could not find anything that anwsers my wishes (there are a
> lot of generators for *nix platforms, but not to much for Windows based
> systems). Any links or directions will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
> Martijn.
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