# Linux Kernel Exploits

## Linux Kernel Exploitation

* Kernel exploits on Linux will typically target vulnerabilities In the Linux kernel to execute arbitrary code in order to run privileged system commands or to obtain a system shell.
* This process will differ based on the Kernel version and distribution being targeted and the kernel exploit being used.
* Privilege escalation on Linux systems will typically follow the following methodology:
  * Identifying kernel vulnerabilities
  * Downloading, compiling and transferring kernel exploits onto the target system.

## Tools & Environment

* `Linux-Exploit-Suggester` - This tool is designed to assist in detecting security deficiencies for given Linux kernel/Linux-based machine. It assesses (using heuristics methods) the exposure of the given kernel on every publicly known Linux kernel exploit.
  * GitHub: <https://github.com/mzet-/linux-exploit-suggester>

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