impacket-getarch

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$ tldr getArch.py

impacket-getarch [-h] [-debug] [-ts] [-port PORT] target

-h, --help
    Show help message and exit.

-debug
    Turn DEBUG output ON.

-ts
    Adds timestamp to every logging output.

-port PORT
    SMB Port (default 445)

target
    [[domain/]username[:password]@].

impacket-getarch is a command-line utility within the Impacket suite designed to remotely determine the architecture (e.g., x86, x64) of a target machine running Windows.

It achieves this by leveraging the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol. This tool proves invaluable during penetration testing and security assessments, particularly when selecting the appropriate exploit or shellcode for a specific target. Accurate architecture identification is crucial for successful exploitation, as running incompatible code can lead to crashes or failed attempts.

impacket-getarch simplifies this process, providing a quick and reliable method to gather this essential information. By default, it tries to connect to the `IPC$` share, and obtain needed information via a named pipe. This requires valid credentials for the remote host.

Requires valid credentials to connect to the target machine via SMB.

May be blocked by firewalls or security software if SMB is restricted.

The target machine must have SMB enabled.

The target parameter accepts a variety of authentication methods. You can specify credentials directly within the target string (e.g., `username:password@target`) or rely on cached credentials. If a domain is required, it should be included in the target string as well (e.g., `domain/username:password@target`).

Ensure that network connectivity exists between the attacking machine and the target machine on the specified SMB port (default 445). Firewalls or network segmentation may need to be adjusted to allow communication.

smbclient(1)