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thc-ipv6

IPv6 attack and security auditing toolkit

SYNOPSIS

thc-ipv6 [tool] [options]

PARAMETERS

alive6
    Sends IPv6 neighbor solicitations to determine active hosts on a network.

attack6
    Performs various denial-of-service attacks on IPv6 targets.

certgen6
    Generates IPv6 certificates for authentication purposes.

create_addr6
    Creates IPv6 addresses based on various methods.

dos-new-ip6
    Performs DoS using new unique IPv6 addresses.

exploit6
    Contains various IPv6 exploits for certain software versions.

fake_router6
    Spoofs IPv6 router advertisements to redirect traffic.

flood_router6
    Floods a network with router advertisements.

fuzz_ipv6
    Fuzzes IPv6 packets.

icmp6
    Sends and receives ICMPv6 packets.

ndpexploit6
    Performs various NDP exploits.

neighbor6
    Performs IPv6 neighbor discovery operations.

parasite6
    Injects packets into a TCP connection.

redir6
    Redirects IPv6 traffic using ICMPv6 redirect messages.

rdisc6
    Sends router solicitations to discover IPv6 routers.

router_advertisement6
    Sends router advertisements.

scan6
    Scans IPv6 addresses for active hosts.

smurf6
    Performs a Smurf attack against an IPv6 target.

thc-ipv6
    The main binary to execute a THC-IPv6 tool. Usually is a symbolic link to one of the tools.

-h, --help
    Displays help information for the specified tool.

DESCRIPTION

The THC-IPv6 suite is a comprehensive collection of tools designed for auditing and exploiting IPv6 networks. It allows security professionals to assess the robustness of IPv6 implementations, identify vulnerabilities, and simulate attacks. The suite includes tools for neighbor discovery spoofing, router advertisement spoofing, address scanning, denial-of-service attacks, and other network probing activities. THC-IPv6 enables a thorough examination of IPv6 security postures.
It is developed and maintained by the Hacker's Choice. Be aware that using these tools against systems without explicit authorization is illegal and unethical. It focuses on all the weaknesses introduced with the IPv6 protocol. Use with caution and for legitimate security testing only.

CAVEATS

The tools in THC-IPv6 can cause network disruption and potential security breaches. Use them responsibly and only on networks you have explicit permission to test. Misuse can lead to legal consequences.

ETHICAL USE

THC-IPv6 is intended for legitimate security testing purposes. Always obtain proper authorization before using these tools on any network or system.

DEPENDENCIES

THC-IPv6 often requires libpcap and other networking libraries to be installed on the system. Ensure all necessary dependencies are met before using the tools.

HISTORY

THC-IPv6 was developed by the Hacker's Choice (THC) as a dedicated toolkit for IPv6 security auditing. It gained popularity as IPv6 adoption increased, becoming a valuable resource for security professionals looking to understand and mitigate IPv6-related risks. It has been continuously updated to address new vulnerabilities and attack vectors in IPv6 networks.

SEE ALSO

tcpdump(1), wireshark(1), hping3(1)

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