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LX0-104 · Question #412

Which of the following is NOT and valid scan technique with nmap?

The correct answer is E. RST. Among the listed options, 'RST' is not a recognized standalone scan technique in Nmap, whereas Window, SYN, ACK, and Connect() are all valid scan types.

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Question

Which of the following is NOT and valid scan technique with nmap?

Options

  • AWindow
  • BSYN
  • CACK
  • DConnect()
  • ERST

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    2% (1)
  • E
    91% (39)

Why each option

Among the listed options, 'RST' is not a recognized standalone scan technique in Nmap, whereas Window, SYN, ACK, and Connect() are all valid scan types.

AWindow

Nmap's Window scan (-sW) examines the TCP Window field of RST packets to detect open ports.

BSYN

Nmap's SYN scan (-sS), also known as a half-open scan, is a common and stealthy port scanning technique.

CACK

Nmap's ACK scan (-sA) is used to map firewall rulesets and determine if a port is filtered or unfiltered.

DConnect()

Nmap's Connect() scan (-sT) is a basic TCP scan that completes a full three-way handshake and is equivalent to the system's connect() call.

ERSTCorrect

RST refers to the Reset flag in TCP, which is part of the response packets in various scan types (like FIN scan, Xmas scan, or Null scan responses), but 'RST' itself is not a distinct Nmap scan technique.

Concept tested: Nmap scan types

Source: https://nmap.org/book/man-port-scanning-basics.html

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#nmap#port scanning#network reconnaissance

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