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Nmap
Permission denied raw sockets
P Permission
Critical
🔴 Error Message
You requested a scan type which requires root privileges
📖 What This Means
Nmap needs root access for SYN scans, OS detection, and raw socket operations.
🔧 Step-by-Step Fix
- Run with sudo: sudo nmap -sS target
- Or use connect scan: nmap -sT target
- Set capabilities: sudo setcap cap_net_raw+ep /usr/bin/nmap