Learn how to install and run the ‘robot-detect’ script on Linux Mint 18.3 to check for The ROBOT Attack. This guide will walk you through the steps of setting up Python3 and the necessary packages.

In this guide, we’ll cover how to install and run the ‘robot-detect’ script on Linux Mint 18.3 to check for vulnerabilities related to The ROBOT Attack.

Installing Python3

First, ensure you have Python3 installed on your system:

bash
sudo apt-get install python3 python3-dev

Setting Up Python3 with Virtualenv

Next, we’ll set up Python3 in a virtual environment:

bash
# Installs to $HOME/.local
pip install --upgrade pip
pip install --upgrade virtualenv

PYTHON_VERSION=$(python3 -c 'import platform; print(platform.python_version())')

# I have a habit of using a 'direnv'-compatible layout.
virtualenv -p python3 .direnv/python-$PYTHON_VERSION
source ./.direnv/python-$PYTHON_VERSION/bin/activate

Installing Required Python Packages

With the virtual environment activated, install the necessary Python packages:

bash
pip install gmpy2
pip install cryptography

Installing ‘robot-detect’

Download and set up the ‘robot-detect’ script:

bash
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/robotattackorg/robot-detect/master/robot-detect
chmod +x robot-detect

Running ‘robot-detect’

Finally, run the ‘robot-detect’ script to check for vulnerabilities:

bash
./robot-detect example.com

By following these steps, you can efficiently install and run the ‘robot-detect’ script to ensure your systems are protected against The ROBOT Attack.