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msfvenom:tldr:2d48c

msfvenom: Show payload options.
$ msfvenom -p ${payload} --list-options
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The command you provided is specific to a tool called "msfvenom," which is a part of the Metasploit Framework.

In this command, "msfvenom" is the name of the tool itself. It is a payload generator and encoder that allows you to create customized malicious payloads for exploitation and penetration testing purposes.

"-p" is a flag used to specify the payload to generate. "${payload}" is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual payload you want to generate. The payload represents the type of attack or malicious code that will be used in the exploit.

"--list-options" is an option used to display a list of available options and their descriptions for the specified payload. It provides a comprehensive list of configurable options that can be used to customize the payload generation process.

By running this command with the appropriate payload, you can view a list of options available for that payload, which helps you further tailor the payload according to your specific needs.

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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