Kali Linux, a widely-used penetration testing and security auditing Linux distribution, has released its latest version, 2024.4. This new release brings a host of exciting features and improvements designed to empower security professionals.
Key Features and Improvements:
- Python 3.12 as Default: The new version defaults to Python 3.12, offering performance enhancements and modern language features.
- Dropping i386 Support: To focus on modern hardware and security standards, Kali Linux 2024.4 no longer supports 32-bit (i386) architectures.
- Kali NetHunter Advancements: The mobile penetration testing platform, Kali NetHunter, receives significant updates, including new tools and improved performance.
- Updated Toolset: Kali Linux continues to maintain a comprehensive collection of security tools. This release includes updates to existing tools and the addition of new ones to address emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
- Enhanced User Experience: The user interface and workflow have been refined to provide a smoother and more efficient experience for penetration testers.
New Tools in Kali
As always, we have various new tools added (to the network repositories) – 14 this time! Summarizing what has been added:
- bloodyad – Active Directory privilege escalation framework (Submitted by @Arszilla)
- certi – Ask for certificates to ADCS and discover templates (Submitted by @Arszilla)
- chainsaw – Rapidly search and hunt through Windows forensic artefacts (Submitted by @Arszilla)
- findomain – Fastest and most complete solution for domain recognition (Submitted by @Arszilla)
- hexwalk – Hex analyzer, editor and viewer
- linkedin2username – Generate username lists for companies on LinkedIn
- mssqlpwner – Interact and pwn MSSQL servers
- openssh-ssh1 – Secure SHell (SSH) client for legacy SSH1 protocol
- proximoth – Control frame attack vulnerability detection tool (Submitted by @TechnicalUserX)
- python-pipx – Execute binaries from Python packages in isolated environments
- sara – RouterOS Security Inspector (Submitted by @casterbyte)
- web-cache-vulnerability-scanner – Go-based CLI tool for testing for web cache poisoning (Submitted by @Arszilla)
- xsrfprobe – An advanced Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF/XSRF) audit and exploitation toolkit.
- zenmap – The Network Mapper (nmap) front end (zenmap-kbx is no longer needed!)
What’s New in Kali NetHunter:
- Improved Performance: Optimized performance for smoother operation on supported devices.
- New Tools: Addition of new tools to expand the capabilities of Kali NetHunter, including network analysis, wireless hacking, and reverse engineering.
- Enhanced Stability: Bug fixes and stability improvements to ensure a reliable mobile penetration testing experience.
Kernel/Device
From a Kali NetNethunter kernel/device point of view: Now support 100 devices!
- Added support to Realme X7 Max 5G (RMX3031) (Thanks @dek0der)
- Added support to Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite / CC9 (pyxis)
- Updated support for Nokia 6.1 & 6.1 Plus (drg)
- Updated support for Realme C11 (RMX2185) (Thanks @Frostleaft07)
- Updated support for Xiaomi Mi 9T (davinci)
- Updated support for Xiaomi Mi A3 (xiaomi-laurel)
- Updated support for Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (beryllium)
- First Android 15 device support (Xiaomi Mi A3 (xiaomi-laurel))
- Generating a lot more pre-created images
- The “body of knowledge” file, devices.cfg, which indexes everything, has now been turned into YAML, devices.yml.
Download Kali Linux 2024.4
Kali Linux 2024.4 is a significant release that offers a wealth of new features and improvements for security professionals. By staying up-to-date with the latest tools and techniques, penetration testers can effectively identify and mitigate security risks.
