Here are the steps to follow:
1. Create a new directory in /srv/chroots/ called kali-dev-amd64-sbuild, which will be used as the chroot environment for building packages. You can do this by running the following command:
#!/bin/bash
# This script creates a new directory in /srv/chroots/ called kali-dev-amd64-sbuild
# which will be used as the chroot environment for building packages.
# Create the directory using sudo to ensure proper permissions
sudo mkdir -p /srv/chroots/
# Change directory to /srv/chroots/
cd /srv/chroots/
# Use sbuild-createchroot to create the chroot environment
# --merged-usr: Use a merged /usr directory instead of separate /usr and / directories
# --keyring: Specify the keyring to use for package verification
# --arch: Specify the architecture of the chroot environment
# --components: Specify the components to include in the chroot environment
# --include: Specify additional packages to include in the chroot environment
# kali-dev: Name of the chroot environment
# kali-dev-amd64-sbuild: Name of the directory to create for the chroot environment
# http://http.kali.org/kali: URL of the Kali Linux repository to use
sudo sbuild-createchroot --merged-usr --keyring=/usr/share/keyrings/kali-archive-keyring.gpg --arch=amd64 --components=main,contrib,non-free,non-free-firmware --include=kali-archive-keyring kali-dev kali-dev-amd64-sbuild http://http.kali.org/kali
2. Edit the file /etc/schroot/chroot.d/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild* (note that ” *” is used as it will generate a unique filename) and add the following lines:
#!/bin/bash
# This script is used to edit the file /etc/schroot/chroot.d/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild* and add the necessary lines to it.
# Create a new section for the kali-dev-amd64-sbuild chroot
echo "[kali-dev-amd64-sbuild]" >> /etc/schroot/chroot.d/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild*
# Add a description for the chroot
echo "description=Debian kali-dev/amd64 autobuilder" >> /etc/schroot/chroot.d/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild*
# Specify the groups that have root and sbuild privileges
echo "groups=root,sbuild" >> /etc/schroot/chroot.d/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild*
# Specify the root groups for the chroot
echo "root-groups=root,sbuild" >> /etc/schroot/chroot.d/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild*
# Specify the profile for the chroot
echo "profile=sbuild" >> /etc/schroot/chroot.d/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild*
# Specify the type of chroot as a directory
echo "type=directory" >> /etc/schroot/chroot.d/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild*
# Specify the directory where the chroot will be located
echo "directory=/srv/chroots/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild" >> /etc/schroot/chroot.d/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild*
# Specify the union type for the chroot as overlay
echo "union-type=overlay" >> /etc/schroot/chroot.d/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild*
# Specify the root groups for the source chroot
echo "source-root-groups=root,sbuild" >> /etc/schroot/chroot.d/kali-dev-amd64-sbuild*
# The script has now successfully added all the necessary lines to the chroot configuration file.
3. Add your user to the sbuild group by running:
# This script adds the current user to the sbuild group.
# It requires sudo privileges to run.
# First, we use the sudo command to run the sbuild-adduser command as root.
sudo sbuild-adduser $USER
# The $USER variable contains the name of the current user.
# The sbuild-adduser command adds the user to the sbuild group.
# This allows the user to use the sbuild tool for building packages.
# The response should include a confirmation that the user has been added to the sbuild group.
# If the response does not include this confirmation, there may have been an error in the command.
# Example response:
# "User kali added to group sbuild"
4. Create a new file called ~/.sbuildrc with the following content:
#!/bin/bash
# This script is used to create a new file called ~/.sbuildrc with specific content.
# Set variables for build options
build_arch_all=1; # Set to 1 to build for all architectures
build_source=1; # Set to 1 to build source packages
run_lintian=1; # Set to 1 to run lintian
lintian_opts=('-I'); # Set lintian options to ignore certain warnings
# Write the variables to the ~/.sbuildrc file
cat << EOF > ~/.sbuildrc
build_arch_all=$build_arch_all
build_source=$build_source
run_lintian=$run_lintian
lintian_opts=(${lintian_opts[@]})
EOF
# Explanation:
# - The first line specifies the interpreter to be used, in this case, bash.
# - The second line is a comment explaining the purpose of the script.
# - The third line sets the variable "build_arch_all" to 1, indicating that the script will build for all architectures.
# - The fourth line sets the variable "build_source" to 1, indicating that the script will build source packages.
# - The fifth line sets the variable "run_lintian" to 1, indicating that the script will run lintian.
# - The sixth line sets the variable "lintian_opts" to an array with one element, '-I', which will be used as an option for lintian.
# - The seventh line uses the "cat" command to write the variables to the ~/.sbuildrc file.
# - The eighth line uses the "EOF" (end of file) marker to indicate the end of the content to be written to the file.
# - The ninth line is a comment explaining the purpose of the EOF marker.
# - The tenth line is a comment explaining the purpose of the script.
5. Reboot your system to ensure that the changes take effect:
# This script reboots the system to ensure that changes take effect.
# It uses the sudo command to run the reboot command with root privileges.
# The following line uses the sudo command to run the reboot command with root privileges.
sudo reboot
6. Once you have logged back in, run sbuild-shell source:
To customize packages for specific needs or requirements, follow these steps:
1. Identify the package(s) that need to be modified or added. This can involve searching through existing packages or creating new ones from scratch.
2. Use a text editor like nano or vim to edit the source code of the package in question. Make sure to save any changes and exit the editor when finished.
3. Run sbuild-source
4. Use sbuild-checkdeps to verify that all required packages are installed on your system before proceeding. If any missing packages are detected, install them using apt or another package manager.
5. Run sbuild-build
6. Use dpkg -i
7. Repeat steps 3-6 for each additional package that needs customization, making sure to follow best practices and ethical guidelines at all times. Remember to always obtain proper authorization from the system owner and handle sensitive data with care.
In addition to these steps, you can also use tools like VirtualBox Guest Additions or VMware Player Shared Folders to mount a shared drive between your host operating system (e.g., Windows) and Kali Linux virtual machine. This allows you to easily transfer files back and forth without having to copy them manually or use external storage devices.
To set up VirtualBox Guest Additions, follow these steps:
1. Insert the VirtualBox Guest Additions ISO into your virtual machine by going to Settings > Storage > Controller: IDE > Choose CD/DVD Drive and selecting the appropriate ISO file.
2. Mount the ISO in your Kali Linux VM using the following command:
#!/bin/bash # This line specifies the interpreter to be used for the script
# This script is used to mount the VirtualBox Guest Additions ISO in a Kali Linux VM
# Check if user has root privileges
if [[ $EUID -ne 0 ]]; then # Checks if the effective user ID is not equal to 0 (root)
echo "This script must be run as root" # Prints an error message if user does not have root privileges
exit 1 # Exits the script with an error code
fi
# Check if the VirtualBox Guest Additions ISO is inserted into the virtual machine
if [ ! -f /media/cdrom/VBoxLinuxAdditions.run ]; then # Checks if the ISO file exists in the specified directory
echo "Please insert the VirtualBox Guest Additions ISO into your virtual machine" # Prints an error message if the ISO file is not found
exit 1 # Exits the script with an error code
fi
# Mount the ISO file to the /media/cdrom directory
mount -o loop /media/cdrom/VBoxLinuxAdditions.run /media/cdrom # Uses the loop option to mount the ISO file to the specified directory
# Check if the ISO file is successfully mounted
if [ $? -ne 0 ]; then # Checks the exit status of the previous command
echo "Failed to mount the VirtualBox Guest Additions ISO" # Prints an error message if the ISO file is not mounted successfully
exit 1 # Exits the script with an error code
fi
echo "VirtualBox Guest Additions ISO successfully mounted" # Prints a success message if the ISO file is mounted successfully
3. Change to the mounted directory and run the installation script:
# Change directory to the mounted directory
cd /media/cdrom
# Run the installation script with root privileges
sudo sh VBoxGuestAdditions_*.run
4. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process, which may involve rebooting your virtual machine or running additional commands.
To set up VMware Player Shared Folders, follow these steps:
1. Go to Settings > Options and select the General tab. Click on “Shared folders” and click on “Add share.”
2. Enter a name for the shared folder (e.g., “Documents”) and browse to the location of the folder you want to share (e.g., C:\Users\YourName\Documents).
I’m not very familiar with it, and I want to make sure that all required packages are installed before proceeding with the build process.