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Fixing kernel timer error in Metasploitable

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In this blog: Disclaimer. Fixing the kernel timer error. What's next? This blog is one of a 4 part series in Metasploitable. Click here to see how to run a DOS attack on Metasploitable. Click here to see how to deface Metasploitable's webpage. Click here to see how to set up a Metasploitable lab . Click here to see how to connect Metasploitable with Kali Linux . Disclaimer The solution given in this blog is for the kernel timer error that is caused by a misconfiguration in the kernel boot settings in the BIOS. The solution is not permanent and you must complete the steps each time you start a new session. Fixing timer errors To start the virtual machine, go back to VirtualBox and click start. When starting, if you get this kernel panic – not syncing error message, follow these steps ➡️  Kernel panick error message. Go to settings, system and double the base memory to 2048MB. Doubling base memory. Provide the machine with two processors instead of one and click OK.  Doubling p...

Setting up Metasploitable lab

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  In this blog: What is Metsploitable? Downloading Metasploitable on Virtual Machine. Inside Metasploitable. What's next? This blog is one of a 4 part series in Metasploitable. Click here to see how to run a DOS attack on Metasploitable. Click here to see how to deface Metasploitable's webpage. Click here to see how to fix a common timer error that occurs during bootup .  Click here to see how to connect Metasploitable with Kali Linux . What is Metasploitable? Metasploitable is an intentionally vulnerable Linux based virtual machine that is used to train pentesters and security professionals.   As mentioned, the machine is vulnerable to attacks that are not possible to execute on modern systems and is solely for educational purposes.  Metasploitable should not be able to face the public network due to its vulnerability.  Downloading Metasploitable on Virtual Machine Download Metasploitable2 here ➡️  https://sourceforge.net/projects/metasploitable/ ...