# 5. Network scanning using various tools ## 1. Scan using Metasploit ``` service postgresql start msfconsole ``` check whether the db is running or not ``` db_status ``` if its not running exit it and then run the commands ``` msfdb init service postgresql restart ``` Start the nmap scan from msf terminal ``` nmap -sS -Pn -A -oX test 192.168.18.0/24 ``` After the scan completes, Nmap displays the host information in the target network along with open ports, service and OS enumeration. Now type the following to import the results. ``` db_import test ``` ``` hosts //to view all hosts ``` type service or db-services to see running services. ### use port scan aux modules ``` use auxiliary/scanner/portscan/syn set interface eth0 set PORTS 80 set RHOSTS 192.168.18.110-125 set THREADS 50 ``` ### Other Important Modules ``` auxiliary/scanner/portscan/tcp use auxiliary/scanner/smb/smb_version ``` {% embed url="" %}