Software:Damn Vulnerable Linux
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
|---|---|
| Working state | Discontinued |
| Platforms | i486 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel (Linux) |
Damn Vulnerable Linux (DVL) is a discontinued[1] Linux distribution geared toward computer security students. It functions as a tool for observing and studying vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel and popular user space software. It is available as a live CD, and can be run through a virtual machine within the host operating system.[2]
History
DVL was created by Thorsten Schneider, the founder of the TeutoHack laboratory at Bielefeld University,[3] to use as a training system for his university lectures.
Design
DVL is a SLAX-based distribution, and uses the Slackware .tgz package management system.[1] It uses outdated versions of various software, to deliberately make it the most vulnerable operating system ever.[4][5]
DVL is distributed as a live CD, allowing it to be booted directly from the distribution medium without installation on a PC or within a virtual machine.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "DistroWatch.com: Damn Vulnerable Linux". July 14, 2010. http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=dvl. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- ↑ "Damn Vulnerable Linux". http://www.damnvulnerablelinux.org/. Retrieved October 31, 2010.
- ↑ "The Most Vulnerable and Exploitable Operating System Ever? Damn Vulnerable Linux". Networkworld.com. 2010-09-13. http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/66224. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
- ↑ "Damn Vulnerable Linux – The Most Vulnerable OS Ever Created". Hardocp. 2010-07-18. http://www.hardocp.com/news/2010/07/18/damn_vulnerable_linux_most_os_ever_created/. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- ↑ "Damn Vulnerable Linux: [DVL]: WebGoat SQL Injection". Computersecuritystudent.com. http://www.computersecuritystudent.com/SECURITY_TOOLS/DVL/lesson2/index.html. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
- ↑ "Damn Vulnerable Linux - The most vulnerable and exploitable operating system ever! – Tech Products & Geek News". Geek.com. 2010-07-17. http://www.geek.com/articles/news/damn-vulnerable-linux-the-most-vulnerable-and-exploitable-operating-system-ever-201007. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
External links
- Damn Vulnerable Linux – official website
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