Key Takeaways
- Kali Linux 2025.3 update includes improved HashiCorp Packer & Vagrant software with new build-scripts and examples.
- Enhanced Nexmon support adds compatibility for more wireless chips, including the Raspberry Pi 5.
- Introduction of 10 new tools, including Caido, Detect It Easy, and krbrelayx.
- Support for ARMel-powered devices has been removed, affecting older models like the ODROID-W and Raspberry Pi 1.
- Future version 2025.4 is anticipated to feature user interface updates, a better MSF screen terminal, and a refreshed Simulator app.
Focused on offering a Debian-based environment for penetration testing and digital forensics, Kali Linux has released its first update since June. Labeled as 2025.3, this update features three main highlights: updates to HashiCorp Packer & Vagrant software, enhanced Nexmon support, and the introduction of 10 new tools.
Update Details
The updates to the HashiCorp tools, which focus on virtual machines, come with consistent pre-seed examples, v2 Packer build-scripts, and adjustments to existing VM build-scripts. Enhanced Nexmon support brings compatibility with more updated wireless chips, including support for the Raspberry Pi 5 (the 16 GB version is currently priced at $119.99 on Amazon). Additionally, Kali Linux 2025.3 has added several new tools: Caido and Caido-cli, Detect It Easy, Gemini CLI, krbrelayx, ligolo-mp, llm-tools-nmap, mcp-kali-server, patchleaks, and vwifi-dkms.
Device Support Changes
Moreover, it’s worth noting that this Kali Linux update, similar to its Debian 13 "Trixie" base, has removed support for ARMel-powered devices. The devices that fall under this category are quite limited, including the outdated ODROID-W (an end-of-life product), the original Raspberry Pi 1, and the Pi Zero W.
Kali NetHunter is now compatible with the older Samsung Galaxy S10, and it has also received a number of tweaks and fixes for various other devices. For more detailed information, take a look at the release blog post (link is provided below the video). Anticipation for version 2025.4 should rise, as it promises more updates to the user interface, a better MSF screen terminal, a refreshed Simulator app, and additional features.
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