Ok ill try that, but in the past ive used WinNessus to exclude certain plugins. Where can i enable/disable plugins from within Linux?
Thanks. On Mon, 4 Mar 2002 10:07:46 -0500 (EST), Michael Scheidell wrote: >> 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/ >
