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Nmap 7.95 Released with Enhanced Detection

May 10, 2024
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Nmap 7.95 Released with Enhanced Detection

Nmap, a widely respected free and open-source tool for network discovery and security auditing, has released its latest version, 7.95. This tool is crucial for systems and network administrators for purposes such as network inventory, managing service upgrade schedules, and monitoring host or service uptime. Nmap functions by identifying hosts on a network, cataloging the services these hosts offer, determining the operating systems and versions they run, detecting the types of packet filters or firewalls in place, and other valuable network attributes.

In the latest update, Nmap 7.95 has processed a substantial backlog of OS and service detection fingerprints, adding over 6,500 new entries. This effort was highlighted by Nmap’s creator, Gordon Fyodor Lyon, who emphasized the scale of the update which wasn’t just in dozens or hundreds, but thousands of fingerprints. This expansion significantly enhances Nmap’s ability to recognize and analyze a wider range of systems and services.

The version 7.95 update introduces 336 new signatures, increasing the total to 6,036 signatures that support various technologies, including the latest iOS versions 15 and 16, macOS Ventura & Monterey, Linux 6.1, OpenBSD 7.1, and lwIP 2.2. This broadened support ensures that Nmap remains up-to-date with the latest developments in operating systems, enhancing its utility for users across diverse environments.

Furthermore, the service and version detection capabilities of Nmap have also seen improvements, with the total number of service signatures rising by 1.4% to 12,089. This update includes nine new soft matches and extends protocol detection to 1,246 types, with additions like grpc, mysqlx, essnet, remotemouse, and tuya. These enhancements make Nmap 7.95 a more robust tool, capable of more precisely identifying and assessing network components, thereby aiding in the effective management and security auditing of modern networks.

Reference:
  • Nmap 7.95 Launches with New OS and Service Signatures
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