Questions tagged [kernel-patch-protection]

I wrote a kernel module to replace the Linux kernel service routines (e.g. system calls) with security-enforcing code, similar to SELinux or AppArmor, with the main exceptions of ruleset control on-the-fly and big data integration. From security…

Let's say have a linux server to which only I have shell access and all other users shells are disabled. Is there any reason to be preoccupied?

During a local security check performed by nessus on a Linux Mint Qiana 17 LTS system, even if the host is perfectly updated, I have found 34 vulnerabilities about the kernel. For example: USN-2946-1 ( CVE-2015-8812, CVE-2016-2085, CVE-2016-2550,…

I have understood that Trusted boot and Kernel Patch Protection (or PatchGuard) are ways that Windows uses to protect itself from rootkit infections. But I cannot find a comparison of these two protection methods. I'm not looking for a detailed…