> Im using the latest Nessus with the latest Nessus linux client. I have problems >testing > computers that use firewalls. It doesnt find out the ports that are actually open, >rather > it checks for a quick moment then reports that the host is dead. Is there anyway I >can > force it to do a complete port scan and report the open ports and test for >vulnerabilities > instead of this false report that the host is dead. Keep in mind Im using the Linux >client > and not a Win client so please if you have any ideas refer to the Linux >configuration of > things.
don't select 'ping' and don't select 'autodependencies'. the nmap_plugin will call ping, ping will set host/dead. even if you set BOTH ping prefrences to no! > > Thanks. > > -- Michael Scheidell SECNAP Network Security, LLC (561) 368-9561 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.secnap.net/
