FAQ

Q: After downloading emba nothing works if I try to start it.

A: First, run the installer (sudo ./installer.sh).

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Q: Do I need administrative privileges to run emba?

A: No, only for the emulation and Docker mode (switch -E and -D).

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Q: Should I really use the emulation mode of emba?

A: No, but it gives awesome results. Your complete environment could get compromised quite easy with it. So, just use it in docker mode and only in a secured environment without network access to the world.

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Q: I have Ubuntu Linux. Can I install emba on it?

A: We only test emba on Kali Linux. However, we have heard rumors that emba runs quite good on a plain Ubuntu. So, give it a try.

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Q: Can I use emba to test IoT devices like my D'link router?

A: For sure. Give it a try.

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Q: Can I use emba to test OT devices?

A: For sure. Give it a try.

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Q: Is there a timeline for the first stable release?

A: Nope.

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Q: Oh my god, you are using bash. What the hell have you done!

A: Yes.

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Q: Emba does not detect a lot of versions, CVEs or exploits. What can I do?

A: You can include missing version identifiers in the config (config/bin_version_strings.cfg).

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Q: Ok, I have included some new versions in the config and now what?

A: As the version identifier strings are all different we have to parse it. Go to the modules directory and check the current parsing in the module F19_cve_aggregator.sh. If you run into problems, open an issue here.

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Q: Your code is ugly!

A: It works on my machine!

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Q: I found a bug in emba. How can I report it?

A: Great. Fix it and open a pull request or open an issue here.

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Q: I have further questions, where can I ask them?

A: Open an issue and add the label question to it. When we have time, we will answer.