Support AF_PACKET address family (tcpdump/wireshark...)
From https://github.com/Microsoft/BashOnWindows/issues/1628
It would be great to get support for AF_PACKET, as some networking tools or software rely on that.
Samples of tool that won't work without it:
- tcpdump (socket: Invalid argument)
- wireshark
- some nmap functions
- Scapy
gpotter2
shared this idea
AdminRich Turner
(Sr. Program Manager, Windows Console & WSL, Windows Developer)
responded
Thanks for this ask – we hear ya!
Also being tracked via this GitHub issue: https://github.com/Microsoft/WSL/issues/1349
210 comments
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Thomas
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+1
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Lyma Lyma
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1++
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Daniel
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+1
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Dhaval Khatri
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+1
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Anonymous
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+1
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Simon
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again.. no activity here beside more and more +1 votes
what's the timeline/roadmap for solving this socket issue? -
Anonymous
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+1
add my name to the list fam. Unable to perform any raw packet actions (nmap, etc..).
For me, this is a show stopper regarding wsl. (dual-boot and VM's are still reliable fallbacks for me)
good luck
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Anonymous
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Please add this functionality.
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Jack Eag
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+1
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Simon
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tcpdump nmap and mtr are a must have
is there a timeline for this? -
Lyma Lyma
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+1
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Anonymous
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+1
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Anonymous
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+1
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Anonymous
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We are still waiting for support for this ( AF_PACKET address family (tcpdump/wireshark...)
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Anonymous
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+1
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WSLUser
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Apparently the newest Insider build 17704 allows this unadvertised capability. https://github.com/Microsoft/WSL/issues/1349#issuecomment-400936919
If anybody is on Insiders and can get that build, can they test out what other features from Kali work now?
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RevDarkman
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+1 Got excited to see Kali Linux for Win 10.. then nmap can't run...
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Anonymous
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So, almost a year later this basic function is still not added? Whats going on?
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Anonymous
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+1
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jdlau
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Insufficient desire.