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Security feature of Microsoft Windows
Kernel Patch Protection (KPP), informally known as PatchGuard, is a feature of 64-bit (x64) editions of Microsoft Windows that prevents patching the kernel
Kernel_Patch_Protection
Topics referred to by the same term
Kernel patch may refer to: Kernel Patch Protection (KPP), a feature of 64-bit (x64) editions of Microsoft Windows that prevents patching the kernel, informally
Kernel_patch
Version history of the Linux kernel
of the Linux kernel, a free, open-source, and Unix-like kernel that is used on many computer systems worldwide. Since the Linux kernel's creation by Linus
Linux_kernel_version_history
Free Unix-like operating system kernel
The Linux kernel is a free and open-source Unix-like kernel that is used in many computer systems worldwide. The kernel was created by Linus Torvalds
Linux_kernel
Live kernel patching service for Linux
KernelCare is a live kernel patching service that provides security patches and bugfixes for a range of popular Linux kernels that can be installed without
KernelCare
Data and process for mutating a software resource to a desired state
status unknown (link) The Jargon File entry for patch Official Linux kernel patch format 0-Day Patch – Exposing Vendors (In)security Performance. Archived
Patch_(computing)
Live patching feature for Linux kernel
feature of the Linux kernel that implements live patching of a running kernel, which allows kernel patches to be applied while the kernel is still running
Kpatch
Linux kernel patch protecting against cold boot attacks
Securely Outside RAM", and also the German word for a safe) is a Linux kernel patch which provides encryption using only the CPU to defend against cold boot
TRESOR
distributions, all of these kernels are grouped under a single entry in these tables, due to the differences among them being of the patch level. See comparison
Comparison of operating system kernels
Comparison_of_operating_system_kernels
Runtime system for operating systems
that can run programs in a privileged context such as the operating system kernel. It is the successor to the Berkeley Packet Filter (BPF, with the "e" originally
EBPF
Technique to dynamically modify runtime code
A monkey patch creates a discrepancy between the source code and actual behavior that can confuse developers. For example, the Linux kernel detects proprietary
Monkey_patch
Resource allocation problem in computer science
Retrieved 2019-07-09. Madars, Vitolins (2015-12-05). "EPOLLEXCLUSIVE Linux Kernel patch testing". mvitolin. Retrieved 2020-08-11. "IO Completion Ports — Matt
Thundering_herd_problem
List of x86 microprocessor instructions
Archived on 17 Feb 2026 Linux kernel 5.4.12, /arch/x86/kernel/cpu/centaur.c Archived 2023-01-24 at the Wayback Machine (PATCH) Mark TSC on GeodeLX reliable
List_of_x86_instructions
Live patch extension for Linux kernel
is an open-source extension of the Linux kernel that allows security patches to be applied to a running kernel without the need for reboots, avoiding downtimes
Ksplice
Core of a computer operating system
kernel is a computer program at the core of a computer's operating system that always has complete control over everything in the system. The kernel is
Kernel_(operating_system)
Keyboard commands for recovering a Linux machine
The magic SysRq key is a key combination understood by the Linux kernel, which allows the user to perform various low-level commands regardless of the
Magic_SysRq_key
Operating system distribution
Hat Linux patches from us, it's easier. New service lets public browse kernel fixes". The Register. Retrieved 1 August 2014. "Project: RedPatch". oss.oracle
Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux
Distributed operating system
having low to moderate input/output (I/O). It was released as a Linux kernel patch, but was also available on specialized Live CDs. openMosix development
OpenMosix
Real-time extension for the Linux kernel
Adeos kernel patch, slightly modified in the x86 architecture case, providing additional abstraction and much lessened dependencies on the "patched" operating
RTAI
Live patching feature for Linux kernel
feature of the Linux kernel that implements live patching of a running kernel, which allows kernel patches to be applied while the kernel is still running
KGraft
2006 Microsoft operating system version
software that currently relies on the unsupported practice of patching the kernel (see Kernel Patch Protection). An update to DirectX 10, named DirectX 10.1
Windows_Vista
Data link layer communication protocol
Configuring a Virtual Tunnel Interface with IP Security Oct 26, 2006 Linux Kernel patch - net/ipv4: VTI support new module for ip_vti "IETF Datatracker". Retrieved
Point-to-Point_Protocol
Set of real-time patches for Linux kernel
Linux kernel which implements both hard and soft real-time computing capabilities. It was formerly maintained as a set of out-of-tree patches. On September
PREEMPT_RT
Subsystem of the Linux kernel
The Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) is a subsystem of the Linux kernel responsible for interfacing with GPUs of modern video cards. DRM exposes an API that
Direct_Rendering_Manager
Linux process scheduler
1504188. The ~200 Line Linux Kernel Patch That Does Wonders Galbraith, Mike (2010-11-15). "[RFC/RFT PATCH v3] Re: [RFC/RFT PATCH v3] sched: automated per
Completely_Fair_Scheduler
Linux kernel APIs and ABIs
The Linux kernel provides multiple interfaces to user-space and kernel-mode code. The interfaces can be classified as either application programming interface
Linux_kernel_interfaces
Checkpoint/restore software
by the fact that a number of kernel patches required for implementing the project were included in the mainline kernel. Andrew Morton, however, was a
CRIU
Computer security technique
of ASLR in July 2001 as a patch for the Linux kernel. It is seen as a complete implementation, providing a patch for kernel stack randomization since
Address space layout randomization
Address_space_layout_randomization
Serious non-fatal error in the Linux kernel
2022). "[PATCH] exit: Put an upper limit on how often we can oops". lore.kernel.org. Retrieved 31 January 2023. "Documentation for /proc/sys/kernel/". docs
Linux_kernel_oops
Topics referred to by the same term
the MPEG transport stream protocol Pressure stall information, a Linux kernel patch for out of memory management Private set intersection, a cryptographic
Psi
State of computer where no additional memory can be allocated
PSI (pressure stall information) kernel patches and the accompanying oomd daemon, the patches are merged in Linux kernel 4.20. Apart from the system-wide
Out_of_memory
Line of notebook computers and mobile workstations
OS X 10.4.11 Combo Update". Late 2008 17-inch model. Requires "mach_kernel" patch. Even if the latest software updates are installed, sound, sleep, screen
MacBook_Pro
Concept in computer security
this functionality for many releases. Red Hat kernel developer Ingo Molnár released a Linux kernel patch named Exec Shield to approximate and utilize NX
Executable-space_protection
Mailing list for Linux kernel development
Linux kernel developers. It is a very high-volume list, usually receiving about 1,400 messages each day, most of which are kernel code patches. Linux
Linux_kernel_mailing_list
Process of changing installed software to newer versions
used to update Linux kernel without stopping the system. A patch that can be applied in this way is called a hot patch or a live patch. This is becoming
Software_update
Free and open-source VPN protocol
– pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/davem/net-next – Git at Google". kernel.googlesource.com. "LKML: David Miller: Re: [PATCH net-next v2] net: WireGuard
WireGuard
0 release. It has also been adapted to DragonflyBSD in the form of kernel patches. Further technical details can be found in the Ph.D. thesis by Robert
Capsicum_(Unix)
Software Tool
the updated tool every second Tuesday of every month (commonly called "Patch Tuesday") through Windows Update, at which point it runs once automatically
Malicious Software Removal Tool
Malicious_Software_Removal_Tool
Non-Apple computer running macOS
OSx86 patches used the 10.4.4 kernel with the rest of the operating system at version 10.4.8. However, the newer frameworks relied on the newer kernels and
Hackintosh
Series of CPUs by AMD
Kowaliski (2007-12-05). "Linux kernel patch reveals TLB bug's workings". The Tech Report. Scott Wasson (2007-12-06). "Phenom TLB patch benchmarked". The Tech
AMD_Phenom
Type of cyberattack
provides Windows-based spoofing prevention at the kernel level. ArpStar is a Linux module for kernel 2.6 and Linksys routers that drops invalid packets
ARP_spoofing
Computer security vulnerability
been patched in Linux kernel versions 4.8.3, 4.7.9, 4.4.26 and newer. The patch produced in 2016 did not fully address the issue and a revised patch was
Dirty_COW
Computer security utility
issues. As of version 1.6f Systrace supports 64-bit Linux 2.6.1 via kernel patch. Systrace supports the following features: Confines untrusted binary
Systrace
Firewall software for Windows
Mitigation Experience Toolkit [2009] Related topics Data Execution Prevention Kernel Patch Protection Mandatory Integrity Control MS Antivirus (malware) User Account
Windows_Firewall
Means of compromising computer security by restarting the computer
include: a commercial product from PrivateCore. and RamCrypt, a kernel-patch for the Linux kernel that encrypts data in memory and stores the encryption key
Cold_boot_attack
Microsoft Windows anti-malware system
Mitigation Experience Toolkit [2009] Related topics Data Execution Prevention Kernel Patch Protection Mandatory Integrity Control MS Antivirus (malware) User Account
Microsoft_SmartScreen
Linux distribution by Oracle
Ksplice to enable hot kernel patching DTrace – As of October 2011[update], Oracle has begun porting DTrace from Solaris as a Linux kernel module Oracle Linux
Oracle_Linux
Computing concept
capability was introduced in Linux version 1.3.30. There are some Linux kernel patches allowing one to use more entropy sources. The audio_entropyd project
Entropy_(computing)
Computer vulnerability using speculative execution
enough. Linux kernel developers chose not to add mitigations citing performance concerns. The Xen hypervisor project released patches to mitigate the
Transient execution CPU vulnerability
Transient_execution_CPU_vulnerability
Exploit mitigation software
Mitigation Experience Toolkit [2009] Related topics Data Execution Prevention Kernel Patch Protection Mandatory Integrity Control MS Antivirus (malware) User Account
Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit
Enhanced_Mitigation_Experience_Toolkit
2020 video game included in Microsoft's Edge browser
Credential Guard Data Execution Prevention Defender Family features Kernel Patch Protection Mandatory Integrity Control Protected Media Path User Account
Surf_(video_game)
Mobile operating system by Apple
device will not be running a patched kernel. However, rather than having to run a tool from a computer to apply the kernel patches, the user is able to re-jailbreak
IOS
Topics referred to by the same term
baseball stadium in Lexington, Kentucky, USA (University of Kentucky) Kernel Patch Protection, a security feature of Microsoft Windows Key Performance Parameters
KPP
Open-source system for transforming C code
language. Coccinelle was initially used to aid the evolution of the Linux kernel, providing support for changes to library application programming interfaces
Coccinelle_(software)
Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility
modmymobile.com. Archived from the original on 2010-10-18. "[KERNEL PATCH] Overclocked kernel 748mhz". modmymobile.com. Archived from the original on 2011-01-13
Motorola_Backflip
management systems David "cdlu" Graham (2008-07-25). "OLS: Kernel documentation, and submitting kernel patches". Linux.com. Retrieved 2008-08-20. v t e
Software_maintainer
Gentoo based Linux distribution for penetration testing
injection patched Wi-Fi drivers, GPGPU cracking software, and many tools for penetration testing and security assessment. The Pentoo kernel includes grsecurity
Pentoo
Free and open-source Unix-like operating system
sets). The kernel and userland for these platforms are all built from a central unified source-code tree managed by CVS. Unlike other kernels such as μClinux
NetBSD
Process scheduler in Linux
Brain Fuck Scheduler (BFS) is a process scheduler designed for the Linux kernel in August 2009 based on earliest eligible virtual deadline first scheduling
Brain_Fuck_Scheduler
Computer security vulnerability (2026)
the affected algif_aead kernel module. Some distributions—such as Arch Linux, Fedora, and Amazon Linux—had released patches at the time of the disclosure
Copy_Fail
Edition of Windows XP for x86-64 computers, released in 2005
improvements to enhance scalability. It also introduces Kernel Patch Protection (also known as PatchGuard) to improve security by helping to eliminate rootkits
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows_XP_Professional_x64_Edition
Annual cybersecurity conference
in the review process of Linux kernel patches, and the paper was accepted for presentation in 2021. The Linux kernel is a widely used open-source operating
IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy
IEEE_Symposium_on_Security_and_Privacy
Sandbox facility for Linux kernel
kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git - Linux kernel source tree. kernel.org. 2014-06-25. Retrieved 2014-08-22. Arcangeli, Andrea (2007-06-14). "[PATCH 1 of 2] move seccomp from
Seccomp
Hardening technique in the Linux kernel
address the related Spectre vulnerability. The KPTI patches were based on KAISER (short for Kernel Address Isolation to have Side-channels Efficiently
Kernel_page-table_isolation
Antivirus program
Mitigation Experience Toolkit [2009] Related topics Data Execution Prevention Kernel Patch Protection Mandatory Integrity Control MS Antivirus (malware) User Account
MSAV
Linux kernel interface for cryptography
in the Linux kernel, for various parts of the kernel that deal with cryptography, such as IPsec and dm-crypt. It was introduced in kernel version 2.5.45
Crypto_API_(Linux)
Finnish and American software engineer (born 1969)
19 kernel is out". LWN.net. "Re: [PATCH] Revert "MAINTAINERS: Remove some entries due to various compliance requirements." - Linus Torvalds". Kernel Mailing
Linus_Torvalds
Data that remains after deleting it
boot password or a key on a removable USB device be used. TRESOR is a kernel patch for Linux specifically intended to prevent cold boot attacks on RAM by
Data_remanence
Removal of limitations from iOS devices
longer has a patched kernel, but the key difference is that the kernel can be patched without using a computer. The kernel is usually patched using an application
IOS_jailbreaking
Distributed operating system
Android applications. HarmonyOS NEXT both discards the common Unix-like Linux kernel and replaces the previous multikernel system with its own bespoke HarmonyOS
HarmonyOS_5
Type of Linux installation
From Scratch (HLFS) focuses on security enhancements such as hardened kernel patches, mandatory access control policies, stack-smashing protection, and address
Linux_from_Scratch
Graphics card driver for Linux
takes the form of an in-tree kernel module. As of 2022, AMD Kernel Fusion Driver (KFD) is now integrated in this one kernel module. AMD KFD development
AMDgpu_(Linux_kernel_module)
Virtualisation software
into the main kernel source tree. A method of running a separate kernel address space (SKAS) that does not require host kernel patching has been implemented
User-mode_Linux
Virus scan utility
Mitigation Experience Toolkit [2009] Related topics Data Execution Prevention Kernel Patch Protection Mandatory Integrity Control MS Antivirus (malware) User Account
Microsoft_Safety_Scanner
on these filesystems. Linux kernels prior to 2.6.x may either be missing support for these altogether or require a patch. Metadata is mostly checksummed
Comparison_of_file_systems
Pseudo file system provided by the Linux kernel
the Linux kernel that exports information about various kernel subsystems, hardware devices, and associated device drivers from the kernel's device model
Sysfs
American software engineer
"Signed-off-by" tag for a patch recommending inclusive terminology in the Linux kernel. This change was approved and merged by Linus Torvalds. The patch advised developers
Shuah_Khan
Single computer that supports multiple local users at the same time
"Backstreet Ruby". Backstreet Ruby is a kernel patch for the Linux kernel. It is a back port to Linux-2.4 of the Ruby kernel tree. The aim of the Linux Console
Multiseat_configuration
Anti-malware software
2017, Microsoft had released a patch to all affected systems. Ars Technica commended Microsoft for its unprecedented patching speed and said that the disaster
Microsoft_Defender_Antivirus
Critical reception of the Microsoft operating system
September 14, 2008. "Microsoft Security Advisory: Update to improve Kernel Patch Protection". Microsoft. October 26, 2007. Retrieved March 3, 2008. "How
Criticism_of_Windows_Vista
Anomaly in computer security and programming
2007-06-03. "KernelTrap.Org". Retrieved 2007-06-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) "Openwall Linux kernel patch 2.4.34-ow1"
Buffer_overflow
boards along with a Linux kernel patch with the userspace interface for the drivers. The patch was known as KGI, the Kernel Graphics Interface. In 1997
General_Graphics_Interface
Rogue antivirus software malware
Mitigation Experience Toolkit [2009] Related topics Data Execution Prevention Kernel Patch Protection Mandatory Integrity Control MS Antivirus (malware) User Account
MS_Antivirus_(malware)
Journaling file system for Linux
Reiser4 is also available from Andrew Morton's -mm kernel sources, and from the Zen patch set. The Linux kernel developers claim that Reiser4 does not follow
Reiser4
Intel microprocessor, released in 2023
the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2024. "Linux Kernel Patches for User Interrupts". GitHub. Archived from the original on September
Sapphire_Rapids
Mitigation Experience Toolkit [2009] Related topics Data Execution Prevention Kernel Patch Protection Mandatory Integrity Control MS Antivirus (malware) User Account
Forefront_Identity_Manager
Transport layer communication encryption protocol
encryption with Tcpcrypt". LWN.net. Mark Handley (9 September 2013). "Kernel patch for Linux 3.10.10?" (Mailing list). Two years ago we failed to get much
Tcpcrypt
Topics referred to by the same term
Farah TRESOR (TRESOR Runs Encryption Securely Outside RAM), a Linux kernel patch This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Treasure
Treasure_(disambiguation)
Single-board computer released in 2000
creators advertise complete layout by means of CAD files, software and kernel patches for Linux. The software is released under the terms of the GNU General
LART
Field of research in computer science
for live kernel patching, and Red Hat did likewise with kpatch. They both allow function-level changes to be applied to a running Linux kernel, while relying
Dynamic_software_updating
Line-of-business security software by Microsoft Corporation
Mitigation Experience Toolkit [2009] Related topics Data Execution Prevention Kernel Patch Protection Mandatory Integrity Control MS Antivirus (malware) User Account
Microsoft_Forefront
Mitigation Experience Toolkit [2009] Related topics Data Execution Prevention Kernel Patch Protection Mandatory Integrity Control MS Antivirus (malware) User Account
RootkitRevealer
Derivative of the Ubuntu operating system
at lower latencies. Since much of the real-time patch has now been implemented into the vanilla kernel, and considering the difficulties in maintaining
Ubuntu_Studio
Serial bus specification
specification was released for public review. Around same time, a Linux kernel patch introducing support for I3C was proposed by Boris Brezillon. In 2021
I3C_(bus)
Linux kernel mechanism
kexec (kernel execute), analogous to the Unix/Linux kernel call exec, is a mechanism of the Linux kernel that allows booting of a new kernel from the
Kexec
Discontinued antivirus product for Microsoft Windows
Mitigation Experience Toolkit [2009] Related topics Data Execution Prevention Kernel Patch Protection Mandatory Integrity Control MS Antivirus (malware) User Account
Microsoft_Security_Essentials
Instruction for x86 microprocessors
on 14 Nov 2025. "[PATCH] x86/cpu: Add CPU model numbers for Novalake - Tony Luck". lore.kernel.org. Retrieved 2025-08-16. "[PATCH] x86/cpu: Add two Intel
CPUID
System on a chip by Nvidia
with a Hopper-based GPU, announced by NVIDIA on March 22, 2022. Linux kernel patch sets indicate that a single Grace CPU is also known as T241, placing
Tegra
Linux kernel fork for Windows compatibility
the external Linux kernel API anymore but by internal Linux kernel functions. The Longene project produces patches for the Linux kernel to accomplish its
Longene
projects, mostly subsystems of the Linux kernel and FFmpeg. Although Patchwork has been developed with the kernel workflow in mind, the aim is to be flexible
Patchwork_(software)
KERNEL PATCH
KERNEL PATCH
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Muriel, MERIEL means "sea-bright."
Girl/Female
Australian, Chinese, Christian, Danish, German, Irish
Kernel; Nut
Boy/Male
Latin
Horn.
Male
Scandinavian
Scandinavian form of English Kenneth, KENNET means both "comely; finely made" and "born of fire."Â
Male
Scandinavian
Scandinavian form of German Werner, VERNER means "Warin warrior," i.e. "covered warrior."
Male
English
Middle English form of Anglo-Saxon Cenhelm, KENELM means "keen protection."Â
Male
Romanian
Romanian form of Greek Kornelios, CORNEL means "of a horn."
Girl/Female
British, English
Little Rock
Boy/Male
Czech, French, German, Latin, Polish
A Horn
Girl/Female
Australian, Celtic, Christian, Irish
Kernel; Nut
Girl/Female
Australian, Celtic, Christian, Irish
Graceful; Kernel
Surname or Lastname
Swedish
Swedish : ornamental name formed with the common surname suffix -ell. The first element is unexplained, possibly from a place-name.English, Scottish, and northern Irish : unexplained; possibly a respelling of Scottish Kerneil, a habitational name from Carneil in Carnock, Fife.
Female
English
Variant form of English Keren, KERENA means "horn (of an animal)."Â
Male
Slovene
Slovene form of Greek Bartholomaios, JERNEJ means "son of Talmai."
Male
Dutch
, kingly, powerful, or, horn of the sun.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a scholar or schoolmaster, from an agent derivative of Middle English lern(en), which meant both ‘to learn’ and ‘to teach’ (Old English leornian).South German : habitational name for someone from Lern near Freising.South German : nickname from Middle High German lerner ‘pupil’, ‘schoolboy’.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : occupational name from Yiddish lerner ‘Talmudic student or scholar’.
Boy/Male
French
Akernel.
Male
Polish
Polish form of Roman Latin Cornelius, KORNELI means "of a horn."
Female
Hebrew
(כַּרְמֶל) Hebrew unisex name KARMEL means "garden-land." In the bible, this is the name of a mountain in the Holy Land.
Female
English
Medieval English contracted form of Roman Latin Petronel, PERONEL means "little rock."
KERNEL PATCH
KERNEL PATCH
Girl/Female
Tamil
Lavalika | லாவாலிகா
A small vine
Girl/Female
Danish, German, Latin, Swedish
Flower Name Lily; Symbol of Innocence Purity and Beauty; Variant of Lillian
Boy/Male
Australian, German, Latin, Spanish
Conqueror; Victor
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Who speaks or answers, afflicted, poor.
Girl/Female
Tamil
Who lives in the Sky, Bird
Girl/Female
Danish, German, Latin
Faithful; Steadfastness
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Army of Allah
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
Bliss
Male
Norse
Variant form of Old Norse Ragnvaldr, RÖGNVALDR means "wise ruler."
KERNEL PATCH
KERNEL PATCH
KERNEL PATCH
KERNEL PATCH
KERNEL PATCH
n.
A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Kernel
n.
See Weanel.
v. i.
To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.
a.
Of or pertaining to the spring; appearing in the spring; as, vernal bloom.
v. t.
To form with a kern. See 2d Kern.
n.
The essential part of a seed; all that is within the seed walls; the edible substance contained in the shell of a nut; hence, anything included in a shell, husk, or integument; as, the kernel of a nut. See Illust. of Endocarp.
n.
See Kimnel.
imp. & p. p.
of Kern
a.
Full of kernels; resembling kernels; of the nature of kernels.
n.
Any species of the genus Cornus, as C. florida, the flowering cornel; C. stolonifera, the osier cornel; C. Canadensis, the dwarf cornel, or bunchberry.
imp. & p. p.
of Kernel
n.
A small European evergreen oak (Quercus coccifera) on which the kermes insect (Coccus ilicis) feeds.
v. i.
To take the form of kernels; to granulate.
v. t.
To put or keep in a kennel.
n.
The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument.
a.
Having a kernel.
n.
Removal of the kernel.