hping3
TLDR
TCP SYN ping
$ sudo hping3 -S -p [80] [target]
ICMP ping$ sudo hping3 -1 [target]
UDP ping$ sudo hping3 -2 -p [53] [target]
Traceroute mode$ sudo hping3 --traceroute -p [80] -S [target]
Flood mode$ sudo hping3 --flood -S -p [80] [target]
Set source port$ sudo hping3 -S -p [80] -s [12345] [target]
SYNOPSIS
hping3 [options] host
DESCRIPTION
hping3 is a network tool for crafting TCP/IP packets. It's used for firewall testing, port scanning, network testing, and security auditing. It provides more control than ping or traceroute.
hping3 can send custom packets with specified flags, options, and payloads, making it valuable for penetration testing and troubleshooting.
PARAMETERS
-S, --syn
Set SYN flag.-A, --ack
Set ACK flag.-F, --fin
Set FIN flag.-p port
Destination port.-s port
Source port.-1, --icmp
ICMP mode.-2, --udp
UDP mode.--flood
Flood mode (fast as possible).--traceroute
Traceroute mode.-i interval
Interval between packets.-c count
Packet count.-a address
Spoof source address.--data size
Data size.
CAVEATS
Requires root privileges. Flood mode can cause DoS. Spoofed packets may be illegal. For authorized testing only. Some features may trigger IDS.
HISTORY
hping was created by Salvatore Sanfilippo (antirez, also creator of Redis). hping3 is the latest version, adding scripting capabilities and improved functionality.
