OS Identification : OUI

info Nessus Plugin ID 102821

Synopsis

It is possible to identify the remote operating system based on the response from the MAC address OUI.

Description

This plugin attempts to identify the operating system by examining the MAC address OUI.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 102821

File Name: os_fingerprint_ethernet.nasl

Version: 2.9

Type: remote

Family: General

Published: 8/29/2017

Updated: 6/23/2025

Asset Inventory: true

Hardware Inventory: true

OS Identification: true

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Host/ethernet_manufacturer/Enumerated