nmap / nmap/npcap

a bug in Windows10 which change network adapt's IP Address

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Description

ncap packet driver will case the problem which makes the network adapt's IPv4 Address automatic change to 169.254.29.x likes 169.254.29.28, no matter the network adapt is Virually or is truely exist.

and other people also meet this problem: https://github.com/SoftEtherVPN/Win10Pcap/issues/20#issuecomment-712768842

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the IPv4 change on Windows 10 with the Npcap packet driver, then compare the behavior with the linked Win10Pcap report. The issue does not name source files or tests; done means a virtual or physical adapter keeps its configured IPv4 address while Npcap is installed and used.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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