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diff --git a/net/p0f/pkg-descr b/net/p0f/pkg-descr new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a485628 --- /dev/null +++ b/net/p0f/pkg-descr @@ -0,0 +1,24 @@ +from the README: + +Passive OS fingerprinting is based on information coming from a remote host +when it establishes a connection to our system. Captured packets contain +enough information to identify the operating system. In contrast to active +scanners such as nmap and QueSO, p0f does not send anything to the host being +identified. + +For more information, read Spitzner's text at: +http://www.enteract.com/~lspitz/finger.html . + +from the maintainer: + +Use of this program requires read access to the packet filtering +device, typically /dev/bpf0. Granting such access allows the users +who have it to put your Ethernet device into promiscuous mode and +sniff your network. See +http://www.infoworld.com/articles/op/xml/00/05/29/000529opswatch.xml +if you do not understand how this can be harmful. Running p0f with +no options will cause it to analyse packets intended for other +hosts. + +Trevor Johnson +trevor@jpj.net |
