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enum4linux: Enumerate using given login credentials.
$ enum4linux -u ${user_name} -p ${password} ${remote_host}
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The command enum4linux is a tool used for enumerating information from Windows and Samba systems. It can be used to gather a variety of information like user and group names, shares, policies, and password policies.

The command enum4linux -u ${user_name} -p ${password} ${remote_host} is a specific usage of the enum4linux command with some parameters:

  • ${user_name} is a placeholder for the username that will be used to authenticate with the remote host. You need to replace ${user_name} with the actual username you want to use for authentication.
  • ${password} is a placeholder for the password corresponding to the ${user_name} that will be used for authentication. Similarly, you need to replace ${password} with the actual password.
  • ${remote_host} is a placeholder for the IP address or hostname of the remote host you want to enumerate. You need to replace ${remote_host} with the actual IP address or hostname.

So, the command attempts to connect to the specified ${remote_host} using the provided credentials ${user_name} and ${password} and then enumerates information from the Windows or Samba systems on that remote host using enum4linux.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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