Npcap prevents network communication when certain VPN software is installed
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- Dominant language
- C
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Description
Similar to nmap/nmap#610 or nmap/nmap#600, Npcap has been reported to cause network interruption when VPN software is installed, specifically Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client.
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Research direction
Start by comparing the reported behavior with nmap/nmap#610 and nmap/nmap#600, then investigate Npcap alongside Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client on Windows. Reproduce the network interruption and determine a verified change that prevents it without breaking packet capture or VPN communication.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- networking, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 22/100