Can't start nessusd

jonlake · 03-08-2006, 02:16 PM

I just installed Devian 3.1 from the net install cd (first time using deb, like it so far). I downloaded and installed the latest debian package of nessus. The install went fine. When I attempt to run

Code:

# /etc/init.d/nessusd start

I get

Code:

Starting Nessus : [24391] Won't allocate a pointer of size -74914225 !

From what I've read, nessus is asking for too much memory (or something similar). I've not used nessus before and wondering if anyone has seen this issue. I searched on here for it, and found a post, but no resolution was given.

jcliburn · 03-08-2006, 09:31 PM

google "Won't allocate a pointer of size" +list +nessus +org

I got several hits, but if you don't find an answer, join the Nessus list. Great group of people and you'll get answers directly from the authors more often than not.

jonlake · 03-09-2006, 09:09 AM

I ran /opt/nessus/sbin/nessusd -R which reloaded the plugins.
Then I was able to start nessusd by running /etc/init.d/nessusd start