How to Install and Uninstall spike Package on Kali Linux

Last updated: February 02,2025

1. Install "spike" package

Please follow the instructions below to install spike on Kali Linux


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                spike
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "spike" package

This guide let you learn how to uninstall spike on Kali Linux:


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
                spike
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the spike package on Kali Linux

Package: spike
Version: 2.9-1kali9
Architecture: amd64
Maintainer: Kali Developers
Installed-Size: 3867
Depends: libc6 (>= 2.34)
Homepage: http://www.immunitysec.com/resources-freesoftware.shtml
Priority: optional
Section: utils
Filename: pool/main/s/spike/spike_2.9-1kali9_amd64.deb
Size: 1203668
SHA256: b915fd447591480f4156d79985e9630c4f370b70a04d24a8a9470cab8a3f1670
SHA1: d3bb14ad6ba1124e7d6eaaf602bf1d78af07158b
MD5sum: 0bfaa028be9e3b2bb18237bccf86728e
Description: Network protocol fuzzer
When you need to analyze a new network protocol for buffer
overflows or similar weaknesses, the SPIKE is the tool of
choice for professionals. While it requires a strong
knowledge of C to use, it produces results second to none
in the field.
Description-md5: