CAPEC Definitions / CAPEC-322
CAPEC-322: TCP (ISN) Greatest Common Divisor Probe
This OS fingerprinting probe sends a number of TCP SYN packets to an open port of a remote machine. The Initial Sequence Number (ISN) in each of the SYN/ACK response packets is analyzed to determine the smallest number that the target host uses when incrementing sequence numbers. This information can be useful for identifying an operating system because particular operating systems and versions increment sequence numbers using different values. The result of the analysis is then compared against a database of OS behaviors to determine the OS type and/or version.
Extended Description
No Extended Description.
Mitigations
No Mitigations found.
Relationships with other CAPECs
CAPEC-312: Active OS Fingerprinting
Prerequisites
The ability to monitor and interact with network communications.Access to at least one host, and the privileges to interface with the network interface card.
Related Weaknesses
CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
