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Wifite-master error in 'module' has no attrib 'getuid' - Python

I would like to ask how can I fix wifite error

Here's the error

> Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Privilege Escalation\Password Attacks\Offline Attacks\Wifite\wifite-m
aster\wifite.py", line 3360, in <module>
    engine.Start()
  File "C:\Privilege Escalation\Password Attacks\Offline Attacks\Wifite\wifite-m
aster\wifite.py", line 1354, in Start
    self.RUN_CONFIG.ConfirmRunningAsRoot()
  File "C:\Privilege Escalation\Password Attacks\Offline Attacks\Wifite\wifite-m
aster\wifite.py", line 252, in ConfirmRunningAsRoot
    if os.getuid() != 0:
AttributeError: 'module' object has no attribute 'getuid'

can't put the code.. it's too long.. download wifite if you want to see the code..

anyone knows how to fix this?

I've got Python 3.4.3 (latest as of now) so IDK if it has to do with the version.. tried it with the older version.. didn't work also.. python programmers told me nothing was wrong and told me to update python which I did but still the same problem..

Solution

  • You're running Windows. The project web page says:

    Designed and tested on Linux; works with Backtrack 5, BlackBuntu, BackBox, and Pentoo! Linux only; no windows or OSX support (but you're welcome to try).

    The os.getuid function is only available on Unix, that's why you're getting an error.

    It's not necessary to change your OS, just use a Virtual Machine with some Linux distro!