Kali Linux 2023.4 Release with Cloud ARM64, Raspberry Pi 5 Support, and New Tools

by | Dec 6, 2023 | News

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In the latest release, Kali Linux 2023.4 brings a blend of innovations and improvements. While lacking major end-user features, this version introduces several new platform options and significant behind-the-scenes enhancements.

The notable updates include:

Cloud ARM64 support on Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure,
Vagrant Hyper-V compatibility,
Raspberry Pi 5 compatibility,
GNOME 45 theme support,
Internal infrastructure upgrades with the adoption of Mirrorbits.

The release also features new tools in the network repositories and updates to existing packages, showcasing Kali’s commitment to staying at the forefront of cybersecurity tools and platforms.

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Cloud ARM64 Marketplaces

Starting from Kali 2023.4, Kali Linux will be available in both AMD64 and ARM64 versions on Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure marketplaces.

The ARM64 offering provides more options and flexibility in instance offerings, leading to an improved price-to-performance ratio. While Kali Linux has always treated ARM as a first-class citizen, not every package has an ARM64 offering, although most do, and efforts are ongoing to improve this. Users are encouraged to set up a lab in the cloud and conduct their own benchmarks to compare performances.

For assistance in using Kali Linux in the cloud, users can refer to the documentation, and for insights into how the images are generated, the cloud build-scripts are available for review.

Vagrant Hyper-V Support

The recent work on adding support to the VM build-scripts has resulted in the inclusion of Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines in the Vagrant offering. Vagrant, a command-line interface for VMware, VirtualBox, and now Hyper-V, uses Vagrantfile to define the creation of virtual machines and their provisions.
This includes specifying the operating system, CPU, RAM, storage, networking, and any scripts or commands for further installation and configuration.

Further details and documentation can be found on their website, including information on customizing a Kali Vagrant Vagrantfile and Kali inside Vagrant (Guest VM).

Raspberry Pi 5

The latest Raspberry Pi 5 now supports Kali Linux, with a dedicated image available for download or automated installation using Raspberry Pi Imager. Users can also customize the image by building it themselves, allowing for changes to the default desktop environment, packages, and settings. However, it’s important to note that Nexmon support for in-built Wi-Fi is not yet functional, meaning no monitor mode or frame injection without an external card. The image is currently in a BETA state and is designed for ARM64 architecture, with potential support for additional flavors in the future.

The Kali Linux community has been instrumental in testing and reporting issues with the image, with special recognition given to BakaValen for their significant assistance, support, issue reporting, and ideas. David Bombal’s “Raspberry Pi 5 Kali Linux install in 10 minutes” video showcases the initial work on Kali Linux for the Raspberry Pi 5.

15 New Tools in Kali

cabby – TAXII client implementation
cti-taxii-client – TAXII 2 client library
enum4linux-ng – Next generation version of enum4linux with additional features (a Windows/Samba enumeration tool)
exiflooter – Finds geolocation on all image URLs and directories
h8mail – Email OSINT & Password breach hunting tool
Havoc – Modern and malleable post-exploitation command and control framework
OpenTAXII – TAXII server implementation
PassDetective – Scans shell command history to detect mistakenly written passwords, API keys, and secrets
Portspoof – All 65535 TCP ports are always open & emulates services
Raven – Lightweight HTTP file upload service
ReconSpider – Most Advanced Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Framework
rling – RLI Next Gen (Rling), a faster multi-threaded, feature rich alternative to rli
Sigma-Cli – List and convert Sigma rules into query languages
sn0int – Semi-automatic OSINT framework and package manager
SPIRE – SPIFFE Runtime Environment is a toolchain of APIs for establishing trust between software systems

Check out the full release note on kali.org

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