Arp Spoofing Final Project
Arp Spoofing Final Project
A PROJECT REPORT
Submitted by
Rajesh Roy
of
IN
BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY
Submitted by
Deep Roy
Rohan Bag
Suraj Mondal
Sayan Shil
of
IN
BRAINWARE UNIVERSITY
BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE
Certified that this project report “ARP Spoofing Detector” is the bonafide work of “Deep Roy, Rohan Bag,
Suraj Mondal and Sayan Shil” who carried out the project work under my supervision.
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1. INTRODUCTION 1-3
1.1 Project Overview 1
1.2 Objectives 1
1.3 Scope 2-3
REFERENCES 32-33
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ABSTRACT
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) spoofing is a critical security threat in computer networks
where an attacker deceives the network by sending falsified ARP messages. This malicious
activity can lead to man-in-the-middle attacks, eavesdropping, and data manipulation,
compromising the integrity and confidentiality of network communications. This paper presents
the design and implementation of an ARP spoofing detector that efficiently identifies and
mitigates ARP spoofing attempts in real-time.
The proposed detector leverages a combination of anomaly detection techniques and heuristic
analysis to monitor ARP traffic and identify discrepancies indicative of spoofing attacks. By
maintaining a trusted ARP cache and cross-verifying ARP responses with this cache, the system
can promptly detect unauthorized ARP replies. Additionally, the detector incorporates machine
learning algorithms to enhance detection accuracy by learning from historical network behavior
patterns.
Evaluation of the detector demonstrates high detection accuracy with minimal false positives and
negligible impact on network performance. This solution provides a robust defense mechanism
against ARP spoofing, ensuring secure and reliable network communication.
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figures 2.1 to Figures 2.2 Showing the whole ARP Spoofing code 25-26
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
1. Introduction
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) spoofing detection refers to the techniques and tools used to
identify and prevent ARP spoofing attacks. ARP spoofing is a type of Cyber Attack where an attacker
sends fake ARP messages to associate their MAC address with the IP address of a legitimate device on a
network, allowing them to intercept, modify, or eavesdrop on traffic intended for the legitimate device.
The tool will utilize advanced algorithms and techniques to ensure high accuracy in detection, low false
positive rates, and real-time performance. The project will involve research, development, testing, and
deployment of the software tool, with a focus on scalability, flexibility, and user-friendliness.
The goal is to enhance network security and integrity by preventing unauthorized access and ensuring
the reliability of ARP communications. The project will be developed using programming languages
like Python, C++, or Java, and will operate on various operating systems, including Windows, Linux,
and macOS.
1.2 Objectives
The objective of an ARP spoofing detector is to identify and mitigate ARP spoofing attacks within a
network. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) spoofing is a technique where an attacker sends false ARP
messages to a local area network, resulting in the linking of their MAC address with the IP address of a
legitimate computer or server on the network. This allows the attacker to intercept, modify, or block
data intended for the legitimate IP address.
1. Detection: Identify instances of ARP spoofing by monitoring and analyzing ARP traffic in real-
time to spot discrepancies and suspicious activities.
2. Alerting: Notify network administrators when ARP spoofing is detected, providing details about
the nature of the attack, including source and target IP/MAC addresses.
3. Prevention: Take proactive measures to prevent ARP spoofing attacks from succeeding, such as
isolating the attacker or blocking malicious traffic.
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4. Logging: Maintain detailed logs of ARP traffic and detected spoofing attempts for analysis and
future reference.
By achieving these objectives, an ARP spoofing detector helps maintain the security and functionality of
the network, protecting it from malicious activities that could compromise data integrity, confidentiality,
and availability.
1.3 Scope
An ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) spoofing detector focuses on identifying and preventing ARP spoofing
attacks. Here are the main aspects and scope of an ARP spoofing detector:
2. Spoofing Detection: Detecting spoofed ARP packets using advanced algorithms and techniques.
3. Alert and Notification: Alerting administrators and security teams of potential spoofing attacks.
4. Prevention and Blocking: Blocking malicious ARP packets to prevent
attacks.
5. Reporting and Logging: Providing real-time reporting and logging capabilities for incident
response and analysis.
6. Integration: Integrating with existing network infrastructure, such as switches, routers, and
firewalls.
7. Scalability: Ensuring the detector can handle large volumes of network traffic and scale with the
growing network.
8. Accuracy: Achieving high accuracy in detecting spoofing attacks while minimizing false positives.
9. User Interface: Developing a user-friendly interface for easy configuration, monitoring, and
management.
10. Compatibility: Ensuring compatibility with various operating systems, network devices, and
protocols.
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11. Security: Implementing appropriate security measures to protect the detector itself from potential
attacks.
12. Maintenance and Updates: Providing regular updates, maintenance, and support toensure the
detector remains effective against evolving threats.
2. Literature Review
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) spoofing is a type of cyber attack where an attacker sends falsified
ARP messages over a local network. This results in the linking of the attacker's MAC address with the
IP address of a legitimate computer or server on the network. Once the attacker’s MAC address is linked
to a legitimate IP address, the attacker can receive any dataintended for that IP address. This type of
attack can lead to various security issues, including data interception, session hijacking, and man-in-the-
middle attacks.
1. Traditional Methods
suggest an attack. Techniques like decision trees, neural networks, and support vector machines have shown
promise in accurately detecting ARP spoofing.
ARPwatch:
A widely used tool for passive ARP monitoring. ARPwatch logs IP-MAC pairings and alerts
administrators of any changes, which could indicate ARP spoofing.
XArp:
An advanced tool that provides both passive and active detection techniques. XArp uses complex heuristics and
graphical displays to help administrators identify and respond to ARP spoofing attempts.
Scalability:
Detecting ARP spoofing in large networks remains a challenge. Solutions need to be scalable
and capable of handling high volumes of traffic without introducing significant latency.
Evasion Techniques:
Attackers constantly evolve their methods to bypass detection. Advanced ARP spoofing attacks might use
techniques like timing variations or crafted packets to evade traditional detection mechanisms.
Real-time Detection:
Developing techniques that can detect ARP spoofing in real-time with minimal false positives is crucial.
Machine learning and AI-based approaches hold promise in achieving this goal.
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3.1 Theory
ARP Spoofing:
ARP spoofing, also known as ARP poisoning, is a type of cyberattack where an attacker sends false ARP
messages over a LAN. This allows the attacker to associate their MAC address with the IP address of
another device, such as a gateway or another host on the network. As a result, any traffic meant for that
IP address is sent to the attacker instead.
3.2 Materials
To develop and implement an ARP spoofing detector, the following materials are required:
Hardware:
- A computer or server with network monitoring capabilities.
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- Network Interface Card (NIC) that supports promiscuous mode. - Reliable network infrastructure
(routers, switches, etc.).
Software:
- Operating System: Linux (preferred) or Windows.
- Network Monitoring Tools: Wireshark, Tcpdump.
- Packet Analysis Libraries: Scapy (Python).
- Development Environment: Python (with necessary libraries), or any other programming language that
supports network programming.
- Database Management System: SQLite, MySQL, or any lightweight database. - Alerting System:
Email server setup, logging tools (e.g., ELK Stack).
3.3 Methodology
Project Planning:
- Define the project scope and objectives.
- Identify the key requirements and functionalities of the ARP spoofing detector. - Create a project
timeline with milestones and deliverables.
- Develop mechanisms to update the database with new entries and attack patterns.
- Response Mechanisms:
- Implement an alert system to notify administrators of detected ARP spoofing attempts.
- Develop mitigation strategies to respond to detected attacks, such as sending corrective ARP messages
or blocking malicious traffic.
- User Interface:
- Create a dashboard for real-time monitoring and management. - Provide a configuration interface for
updating settings and mappings.
Deployment:
- Deploy the ARP spoofing detector on the target network.
- Monitor its performance and make necessary adjustments. - Train network administrators to use and
manage the detector effectively.
Documentation:
- Document the design and implementation process.
- Provide user manuals and troubleshooting guides. - Maintain logs of detected incidents and responses.
Evaluation:
- Evaluate the performance of the ARP spoofing detector based on predefined metrics (e.g., detection
accuracy, response time).
- Gather feedback from network administrators and users. - Make improvements based on the evaluation
results.
By following this methodology, the project aims to develop a robust ARP spoofing detector that
enhances network security and protects against potential ARP spoofing attacks.
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4.1 Implementation
Figure 1.1
· This imports the necessary classes (ARP and Ether) and the srp
function from the Scapy library.
· ARP is used for creating ARP packets.
· Ether is used for creating Ethernet frames.
· srp is used to send and receive packets at the data link layer.
Figure 1.2
ICMPv6ND_NS: This class is used to create ICMPv6 Neighbor Solicitation (NS) messages.
ICMPv6ND_NA: This class is used to create ICMPv6 Neighbor Advertisement (NA) messages.
IPv6
Used for crafting IPv6 packets, which are the main type of packet in IPv6 networks, similar
to IPv4 packets in IPv4 networks.
Used for discovering the link-layer address (MAC address) of a neighbor on the same local
link.
F
igure 1.3
Functions
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Figure 1.4
The Packet class in Scapy is a base class for creating various types of network packets.
It provides mechanisms to define packet fields, serialize and deserialize packets, and
interact with them in a structured manner
Figure 1.5
This function takes an IP address as an argument and returns the corresponding MAC
address if found.
Figure1.6
The line if ":" in ip_address: is used to check if an IP address is an IPv6 address. Here’s
a detailed explanation of this line of code and its context:
Explanation
Context
When working with network addresses, it's important to handle IPv4 and IPv6
addresses differently because they have different formats and protocols.
Figure 1.7
Explanation
• Purpose: This line indicates that if the given IP address is an IPv6 address, the
function get_mac_ipv6 is called with ip_address as its argument.
• Context: This is typically used in a function that handles both IPv4 and IPv6
addresses, delegating the task to separate functions for each type.
Figure 1.8
The line else: # IPv4 is part of a conditional statement that differentiates between
IPv6 and IPv4 addresses. It is used to execute a specific block of code when the IP
address being processed is determined to be IPv4.
Figure 1.9
Explanation
• Purpose: This line calls the function get_mac_ipv4 with the given ip_address as
its argument to obtain the MAC address corresponding to the IPv4 address.
• Context: It is used within a conditional structure that checks whether the IP
address is IPv4 or IPv6.
•
Figure 1.10
Explanation
• ipv4_addr: This is the parameter for the function. It represents the IPv4 address
for which the MAC address is to be retrieved.
Purpose
Figure 1.11
Explanation
• ARP: This is a class provided by Scapy to create and manipulate ARP packets.
• pdst=ipv4_addr: This parameter sets the target IP address (the IPv4 address you
want to find the MAC address for) in the ARP request packet.
Purpose
The purpose of this line is to construct an ARP request packet that will be used to query
the network for the MAC address corresponding to the specified IPv4 address.
Detailed Breakdown
pdst=ipv4_addr:
Figure 1.12
Explanation
Purpose
The purpose of this line is to create an Ethernet frame that will be broadcast to all
devices on the local network. The broadcast address (ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff) ensures that the
frame is received by all network interfaces on the local network segment.
Detailed Breakdown
Ethernet Frame
An Ethernet frame is a fundamental unit of data at the data link layer (Layer 2) of the
OSI model.
It consists of various fields including the destination and source MAC addresses, type
field, and the payload (data).
dst="ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff":
Setting this to ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff means the frame is a broadcast frame, which will be sent to
all devices on the local network segment.
Figure 1.13
The line arp_req_br = br / arp_request is part of constructing a packet using the Scapy
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Explanation
Purpose
The purpose of this line is to create a complete packet that includes an Ethernet frame
encapsulating an ARP request. This combined packet can be sent over the network to
discover the MAC address corresponding to a given IP address.
Detailed Breakdown
o In Scapy, the / operator is used to stack protocol layers. The layer on the
left (br) is the lower layer, and the layer on the right (arp_request) is the
upper layer.
o br / arp_request creates a single packet where the ARP request is
encapsulated within the Ethernet frame.
Combines the Ethernet frame and the ARP request into a single packet, stored in the
variable arp_req_br.
Figure 1.14
Purpose
The purpose of this line is to send the ARP request encapsulated in an Ethernet frame,
wait for responses from devices on the network, and store the list of responses in the
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Detailed Breakdown
Sends the arp_req_br packet at Layer 2 (Ethernet) and listens for responses.
arp_req_br: The combined packet containing the Ethernet frame and ARP request.
output.
The srp function returns a tuple with two elements: the first is the list of answered
packets, and the second is the list of unanswered packets.
Figure 1.15
Explanation
Purpose
The purpose of this line is to determine if any ARP responses were received. If
answered_list is not empty, it indicates that at least one response was received to the
ARP request.
Detailed Breakdown
o answered_list: This variable holds the list of responses received from the
ARP request. It was populated by the srp function.
o The if statement checks if answered_list is truthy, which means it checks
if the list contains any items.
o If answered_list is not empty, the condition evaluates to True.
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Figure 1.16
Certainly! The line return answered_list[0][1].hwsrc is used to extract and return the
MAC address (hardware source address) from the first response packet in the
answered_list. Here’s a detailed explanation:
Purpose
The purpose of this line is to retrieve the MAC address of the device that responded to
the ARP request. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is used to map IP addresses to
MAC addresses on a local network, and this line specifically extracts the MAC
address of the device that has the IP address being queried.
Figure 1.17
Summary
Figure 1.18
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Explanation
Detailed Breakdown
Purpose
The purpose of creating this Ethernet frame is to prepare a packet that can be used to
send or receive data over an Ethernet network, specifically targeting devices interested
in receiving IPv6 multicast traffic.
Figure 1.19
The line ipv6 = IPv6(dst=ipv6_addr) is used to create an IPv6 packet object in Python
using the Scapy library. Here’s a detailed explanation of what this line does:
Explanation
Detailed Breakdown
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Purpose
The purpose of creating this IPv6 packet is to prepare a packet that can be used to
send or receive data over an IPv6 network, specifying the destination address where
the packet should be delivered.
Figure 1.20
Explanation
Detailed Breakdown
o tgt=ipv6_addr: Sets the target IPv6 address (tgt) field of the Neighbor
Solicitation packet to the value stored in the variable ipv6_addr.
o The ipv6_addr variable should contain a valid IPv6 address (e.g.,
"2001:db8::1"), specifying the IPv6 address of the node for which the
Neighbor Solicitation is being sent.
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Purpose
Figure 1.21
Explanation
• ether: This variable holds an Ethernet frame object created using the Ether class
in Scapy.
• ipv6: This variable holds an IPv6 packet object created using the IPv6 class in
Scapy.
• ns: This variable holds an ICMPv6 Neighbor Solicitation (NS) packet object
created using the ICMPv6ND_NS class in Scapy.
Detailed Breakdown
Packet Construction
o pkt = ether / ipv6 / ns: Uses the / operator in Scapy to concatenate (/)
the Ethernet frame (ether), IPv6 packet (ipv6), and ICMPv6 Neighbor
Solicitation packet (ns) into a single network packet (pkt).
o Scapy uses method overloading with the / operator to build a layered
packet structure. Each layer (Ethernet, IPv6, ICMPv6) is stacked on
top of the previous layer to form a complete packet structure.
Purpose
The purpose of constructing this packet (pkt) is to prepare a complete network packet
that encapsulates an ICMPv6 Neighbor Solicitation request within an IPv6 packet,
which in turn is encapsulated within an Ethernet frame. This layered structure allows
the packet to be transmitted over an Ethernet network while adhering to IPv6
specifications for communication.
Figure 1.22
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Explanation
• srp: This is a function in Scapy that stands for "send and receive packets". It
sends a packet and waits for responses.
• pkt: This variable holds the network packet (constructed using Scapy) that is to
be sent over the network.
• timeout=5: Specifies a timeout of 5 seconds for waiting for responses.
• verbose=False: Suppresses verbose output during packet sending and receiving.
• [0]: Indexing [0] is used to access the first element of the returned tuple from srp,
which contains the list of answered packets.
Detailed Breakdown
Sends the packet pkt over the network and waits for responses using Scapy's srp
function.
verbose=False: Suppresses verbose output, which can reduce the amount of information
printed to the console during packet transmission and reception.
Indexing [0] is used to access the first element of the tuple returned by srp.
The tuple returned by srp typically contains two lists: the list of answered packets and
the list of unanswered packets.
Purpose
The purpose of this line is to send a prepared network packet (pkt) over the network
interface, wait for a response within a specified timeout (timeout=5 seconds), and
collect any responses received into the answered_list variable.
Figure 1.23
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Explanation
answered_list: This variable holds the list of answered packets returned by the srp
function in Scapy. for sent, received in answered_list:: This is a Python for loop that
iterates over each tuple (sent, received) in answered_list. sent: Represents the packet
that was sent (part of the tuple). received: Represents the packet that was received in
response to the sent packet (part of the tuple).
Detailed Breakdown
Iterating Through Answered Packets
for sent, received in answered_list:: Initiates a loop that iterates over each tuple (sent,
received) in the answered_list.
For each iteration:
sent will contain the original packet that was sent.
received will contain the packet that was received as a response to the sent packet. Tuple
Structure
Purpose
The purpose of iterating through answered_list in this manner is to process each pair
of sent and received packets, allowing further analysis or action based on the
responses received from the network.
Figure 1.24
Explanation received: This variable represents the packet that was received in
response to a sent packet.
.haslayer(ICMPv6ND_NA): This method in Scapy checks if the received packet
(received) contains a layer corresponding to ICMPv6 Neighbor Advertisement (NA).
Detailed Breakdown
Checking for Layer Presence
Purpose
The purpose of using if received.haslayer(ICMPv6ND_NA): is typically to
conditionally process or extract information from the received packet (received) if it
contains an ICMPv6 Neighbor Advertisement layer. This allows for specific handling
of neighbor advertisement messages in IPv6 networking scenarios.
Figure 1.25
The line return received[Ether].src is used to extract and return the source MAC
address (src) from the Ethernet header (Ether) of the received packet (received).
Here’s a breakdown of what this line does:
Detailed Breakdown
Accessing the Ethernet Layer
received[Ether]: Retrieves the Ethernet layer (Ether) from the received packet
(received). This assumes that the received packet contains an Ethernet frame.
Retrieving the MAC Address
.src: Accesses the source MAC address (src) attribute within the Ethernet header (Ether)
of the packet.
The source MAC address (src) is a 6-byte (48-bit) unique identifier assigned to the
network interface card (NIC) of the device that sent the packet.
Purpose
The purpose of return received[Ether].src is to extract and return the source MAC
address of the device that sent the received packet. This is useful for tasks such as
network monitoring, device identification, and troubleshooting in network
environments
Figure 1.26
The function process_sniffed_packet(packet: Packet) would typically involve
analyzing the data within the captured network packet. Here's a step-by-step
explanation of what such a function might do:
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Packet Decoding: Extract and decode the data contained in the packet. This might
involve interpreting headers and payloads of various protocols (e.g., Ethernet, IP,
TCP/UDP).
Protocol Analysis: Determine which protocols are involved and extract relevant
information. For instance, if the packet is an IP packet, extract the source and
destination IP addresses.
Payload Inspection: Analyze the packet's payload for specific data or patterns. This
could be looking for certain keywords, signatures of malicious activity, or protocol-
specific information.
Logging and Alerting: Log the details of the packet for future reference and possibly
alert administrators if suspicious or malicious activity is detected.
Response Actions: Depending on the packet's content, take appropriate actions such
as blocking an IP address, resetting a connection, or triggering additional security
measures.
packet[ARP]: Accesses the ARP layer of the packet. This is possible only if the packet
contains an ARP layer.
hwsrc: A field in the ARP layer that holds the sender's MAC address. The sender's MAC
address is the address of the device that sent the ARP packet.
So, response_mac = packet[ARP].hwsrc assigns the sender's MAC address from the
ARP packet to the variable response_mac. This can be used in various network
analysis and security scenarios, such as:
Here is an example of how this might be used in a script to detect ARP spoofing:
Figure 1.27
The line `original_mac = get_mac(target_ip)` is likely part of a script designed to
fetch the MAC address associated with a specific IP address. This line calls a function
named `get_mac`, passing `target_ip` as an argument, and assigns the returned MAC
address to the variable `original_mac`.
In the context of ARP spoofing, obtaining the MAC address of a target IP is a crucial
step. Here's a basic example of what the get_mac function might look like in Python
using the Scapy library:
Figure 1.28
The condition `if original_mac and original_mac != response_mac:` checks two things:
Figure 1.29
elif: Stands for "else if". It is used to specify a new condition to check if the previous
conditions were false.
packet.haslayer(ICMPv6ND_NA): This calls the haslayer method on the packet object
to determine if it contains the ICMPv6ND_NA layer.
ICMPv6 Neighbor Advertisement messages are used in IPv6 for the Neighbor
Discovery Protocol (NDP). These messages are critical for functions such as address
resolution and neighbor unreachability detection.
In a broader script, this check might be part of a function that processes different types
of network packets, taking specific actions depending on the packet type. For
example:
Figure 1.30
The provided code is part of a network packet analysis script that detects potential IPv6
Neighbor Advertisement (NA) spoofing attacks. Here’s a breakdown of each line:
target_ip = packet[IPv6].src:
This line extracts the source IP address from the IPv6 layer of the packet and assigns it
to the variable target_ip. It indicates the IP address of the device that sent the packet.
response_mac = packet[Ether].src:
This line extracts the source MAC address from the Ethernet layer of the packet and
assigns it to the variable response_mac. It represents the MAC address of the device
that sent the packet. original_mac = get_mac(target_ip):
This line calls the function get_mac with target_ip as the argument to retrieve the
original MAC address associated with the target_ip from the local network. This is the
MAC address that should correspond to the given IP address.
if original_mac and original_mac != response_mac::
If the condition above is true, this line prints an alert message indicating that the IPv6
Neighbor table is potentially being poisoned, which is a type of attack where an
attacker sends fake Neighbor Advertisement packets to redirect traffic.
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This script snippet is designed to detect when an IPv6 address has been associated
with a different MAC address than expected, which is a common indication of a Man-
in-the-Middle (MITM) attack where the attacker tries to intercept or redirect network
traffic by poisoning the Neighbor table.
Figure 1.31
The provided code snippet uses Scapy, a powerful Python library used for
network packet manipulation, to sniff packets on a specified network interface.
Here’s a detailed explanation:
Function Definition:
Example Output
If a packet is captured, the process_sniffed_packet function will print its summary to
the console.
Figure 2.1
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Figure 2.2
4.2 Results:
VICTIMS MACHINE
Figure 3.1
Figure 3.2
Figure 3.3
Step4:we need to run the application
Figure 3.4
ATTACKER MACHINE
Step1: we need to run athe arp spoofer and need to provide victims machine IP
Figure 3.5
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Figure 3.6
Step3: we can see the attacker trying to steal the victims machine IP
Figure 3.7
VICTIMS MACHINE
Figure 3.8
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Here we can see that our Arp spoofing Detector working Properly
4.2 Analysis
An ARP spoofing detector can be analyzed based on various aspects such as detection
techniques, tools used, and the overall effectiveness. Here are the key points to
consider:
Detection Techniques:
Static ARP Entries: This method involves setting static ARP entries to prevent
changes. However, it is not suitable for large or dynamic networks due to maintenance
complexity .
The effectiveness of ARP spoofing detection systems largely depends on the network
size, complexity, and the chosen detection method.
Real-time detection and alert systems are crucial for immediate response to ARP
spoofing attacks .
4.3 Discussion
Static ARP Entries: Setting static ARP entries can prevent unauthorized changes to the
ARP table. However, this method is impractical for large, dynamic networks .
Traffic Analysis: Tools like Wireshark and Scapy can analyze network traffic for
suspicious ARP packets. For example, Scapy can script detection methods to identify
and alert on ARP spoofing attempts .
Signature-Based Detection: This involves maintaining a database of known ARP
spoofing signatures and comparing incoming ARP requests to this database.
Anomaly-Based Detection: This technique uses machine learning or statistical
analysis to identify deviations from normal network behavior, indicating potential
ARP spoofing .
Prevention Methods:
Encryption: Encrypting data packets can mitigate the risk of interception by ARP
spoofing attackers.
Packet Filtering: Implementing packet filtering rules to block suspicious ARP traffic can
enhance security .
Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI): This technique verifies ARP requests and responses to
ensure they conform to the valid address mappings in the DHCP database.
The effectiveness of ARP spoofing detectors depends on the network size and
complexity.
Real-time detection and alert systems are crucial for immediate response to potential
threats.
Ongoing research and development are needed to address evolving spoofing techniques
and improve detection accuracy .
5.1 Conclusion
The ARP spoofing detector project aims to address the critical need for securing
network communications from ARP spoofing attacks. Here are the key conclusions
drawn from the project:
Traffic Analysis: Analyzing network traffic for anomalies using tools like Scapy has
proven to be effective in identifying spoofed ARP packets .
Wireshark and Scapy: These tools are essential for packet analysis and creating
custom detection scripts. They offer robust solutions for monitoring and identifying
suspicious ARP traffic [.
Defense Mechanisms: The project proposes implementing defense mechanisms such
as static ARP entries and Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) to prevent spoofing attempts
Challenges and Future Work:
Scalability: Ensuring that the ARP spoofing detection system scales efficiently with
network size and complexity remains a challenge.
Real-Time Detection: Real-time detection and immediate response are crucial for
mitigating the impact of ARP spoofing attacks.
Ongoing Research: Continuous research is necessary to adapt to evolving attack
techniques and improve detection algorithms .
In conclusion, the ARP spoofing detector project demonstrates a comprehensive
approach to detecting and preventing ARP spoofing attacks. By leveraging advanced
traffic analysis, machine learning, and robust defense mechanisms, the project
provides a solid foundation for enhancing network security.
Scalability: Improving the scalability of ARP spoofing detectors to handle larger and
more complex network environments will ensure they remain effective in diverse
deployment scenarios .
Integration with Existing Security Tools: Seamless integration with other network
security tools, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS), can enhance
overall network protection by providing a multi-layered defense strategy .
5.3 Limitations
False Positives and Negatives: Detection systems may produce false positives,
flagging legitimate traffic as malicious, or false negatives, failing to identify actual
spoofing attempts .
Time Lag: Passive detection methods can suffer from delays between the occurrence
of spoofing and its detection, potentially allowing an attacker to exploit the network
during this window .
Limited Scope: ARP spoofing detectors typically only address threats within the local
area network (LAN), providing no protection against other types of network attacks
like denial of service (DoS) or session hijacking .
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Proposes an ARP spoofing detection module that monitors and analyzes ARP traffic for
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identifying patterns in network traffic .
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