ptnetinspector: A Practical IPv6 Scanner for Network Reconnaissance
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F00216305%3A26220%2F26%3A0198546" target="_blank" >RIV/00216305:26220/26:0198546 - isvavai.cz</a>
Result on the web
<a href="https://www.eeict.cz/eeict_download/archiv/sborniky/EEICT_2025_sbornik_2.pdf" target="_blank" >https://www.eeict.cz/eeict_download/archiv/sborniky/EEICT_2025_sbornik_2.pdf</a>
DOI - Digital Object Identifier
<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.13164/eeict.2025.165" target="_blank" >10.13164/eeict.2025.165</a>
Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
ptnetinspector: A Practical IPv6 Scanner for Network Reconnaissance
Original language description
The rapid expansion of IPv6 has introduced new challenges in network reconnaissance and vulnerability assessment. In this paper, we present ptnetinspector, a dedicated IPv6 scanner for local environments. While existing IPv6 tools rely on traditional methods that often miss active nodes or specific address types, ptnetinspector employs modern scanning strategies to uncover more IPv6 addresses (including SLAAC, DHCPv6, and manual assignments) and accurately map node roles. Our evaluation shows that ptnetinspector not only discovers additional active addresses and hosts but also identifies vulnerabilities unique to IPv6 protocol implementations, providing a robust foundation for precise network reconnaissance and proactive security in modern IPv6 environments.
Czech name
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
D - Article in proceedings
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
20202 - Communication engineering and systems
Result continuities
Project
<a href="/en/project/VK01030019" target="_blank" >VK01030019: Interactive checklists for effective cybersecurity testing</a><br>
Continuities
P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)<br>S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach
Others
Publication year
2025
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů
Data specific for result type
Article name in the collection
Proceedings II of the 31st Conference STUDENT EEICT 2025
ISBN
978-80-214-6320-2
ISSN
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e-ISSN
2788-1334
Number of pages
5
Pages from-to
165-169
Publisher name
Brno University of Technology, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication
Place of publication
Brno
Event location
Brno
Event date
Apr 29, 2025
Type of event by nationality
WRD - Celosvětová akce
UT code for WoS article
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