← All Kali Issues
Nmap
SYN scan permission
P Permission
High
🔴 Error Message
TCP SYN scan requires root on Unix
📖 What This Means
SYN stealth scan needs raw sockets.
🔧 Step-by-Step Fix
- Use sudo: sudo nmap -sS target
- Without root use: nmap -sT target (TCP connect)
- Or set cap: sudo setcap cap_net_raw+ep /usr/bin/nmap