Ceh v8: Footprirvting a Target Network .p12

Lab 6

Network Route Trace Using Path Analyzer Pro

Path Analyser Pro delivers advanced network route tracing with performance tests, DNS, whois, and netirork resolution to investigate netirork issues.

Lab Scenario

Using the information IP address, hostname, domain, etc. found 111 the previous lab, access can be gained to an organization’s network, which allows a penetration tester to thoroughly learn about the organization’s network environment for possible vulnerabilities. Taking all the information gathered into account, penetration testers study the systems to tind die best routes of attack. The same tasks can be performed by an attacker and the results possibly will prove to be very fatal for an organization. 111 such cases, as a penetration tester you should be competent to trace network route, determine network path, and troubleshoot network issues. Here you will be guided to trace die network route using die tool Path Analyzer Pro.

Lab Objectives

The objective of tins lab is to help students research email addresses, network paths, and IP addresses. This lab helps to determine what ISP, router, or servers are responsible for a network problem.

Lab Environment

111 the lab you need:

■ Path Analyzer pro: Path Analyzer pro is located at D:\CEH-Tools\CEHv8 Module 02 Footprinting and Reconnaissance\Traceroute Tools\Path Analyzer Pro
■ You can also download the latest version of Path Analyzer Pro from the link http://www.patha11alyzer.com/download.opp
■ If you decide to download the latest version, then screenshots shown 111 the lab might differ
■ Install tins tool on Windows Server 2012
■ Double-click PAPro27.msi
■ Follow the wizard driven installation to install it
■ Administrator privileges to run Path Analyzer Pro

Lab Duration

Tune: 10 Minutes

Overview of Network Route Trace

Traceroute is a computer network tool tor measuring the route path and transit tunes of packets across an Internet protocol (IP) network. The traceroute tool is available on almost all Unix-like operating systems. Variants, such as tracepath on modern Linux installations and tracert on Microsoft Windows operating systems with similar functionality, are also available.

Lab Tasks

1. Follow־ the wizard-driven installation steps to install Path Analyzer Pro
2. To launch the Start menu, hover the mouse cursor in the lower-left corner of the desktop

FIGURE 6.1: Windows Server 2012—Desktop view

3. To launch Path Analyzer Pro, click Path Analyzer Pro 111 apps

FIGURE 6.2: Window's Server 2012 — Apps

4. Click the Evaluate button 011 Registration Form

5. The main window of Path Analyzer Pro appears as shown 111 the following screenshot

FIGURE 6.3: The Path Analyzer Pro Main window

6. Select the ICMP protocol in the Standard Options section.

FIGURE 6.4: The Path Analyzer Pro Standard Options

7. Under Advanced Probe Details, check the Smart option 111 the Length of packet section and leave the rest of the options 111 tins section at their default settings.

Note: Firewall is required to be disabled for appropriate output

FIGURE 6.5: The Path Analyzer Pro Advanced Probe Details window

8. 111 the Advanced Tracing Details section, the options remain at their default settings.

9. Check Stop on control m e ssa g e s (ICMP) 111 the Advance Tracing Details section

FIGURE 6.6: The Path Analyzer Pro Advanced Tracing Details window

10. To perform the trace after checking these options, select the target host, for instance www.google.com. and check the Port: Smart a s default (65535).