← All Kali Issues
Python
Scapy sniff permission
P Permission
High
🔴 Error Message
OSError: Operation not permitted when sniffing
📖 What This Means
Scapy needs root for packet capture.
🔧 Step-by-Step Fix
- Run as root: sudo python3 script.py
- Or set capabilities: sudo setcap cap_net_raw+ep /usr/bin/python3
- Use: scapy as root