hping3
Custom TCP/IP packet crafter & scanner.
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pkg: hping3
hping3 builds arbitrary packets for firewall testing, port scanning, traceroute and DoS research.
Syntax
hping3 [flags] {host}
Example
hping3 -S -p 80 -c 3 example.com
Sends 3 TCP SYN packets to port 80 to test reachability/filtering.
Options & flags
What each switch does. Toggle them in the builder below to assemble a command.
Command builder
Tick options (and fill any values) to build a ready-to-copy command.
hping3 HOST
Usage examples
hping3 -S -p 80 -c 3 target.tld
Send 3 SYN packets to port 80.
hping3 -1 target.tld
ICMP ping with full control.
Advantages
- Total packet control
- Firewall/IDS testing
Disadvantages
- Low-level expertise needed
- Can be abused for DoS
Tags
#packet-crafting#firewall
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Frequently asked questions
What is hping3 used for?
hping3 builds arbitrary packets for firewall testing, port scanning, traceroute and DoS research.
What is an example hping3 command?
A common example is: hping3 -S -p 80 -c 3 example.com — Sends 3 TCP SYN packets to port 80 to test reachability/filtering.
Is hping3 part of Kali Linux?
Yes. hping3 ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install hping3.
What category of security tool is hping3?
hping3 is a Information Gathering tool with a medium-risk profile when run against a live target.
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