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From
[https://grsecurity.net/ Grsecurity
homepage
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[https://grsecurity.net/ Grsecurity]
is an extensive
security
enhancement to the Linux kernel
that
defends against a wide range of
security
threats
. The
[[PaX]] project is included, hardening
both
userspace
applications and the kernel against
memory corruption-based exploits
.
Grsecurity
includes a powerful Mandatory Access Control system with an effortless automatic learning mode
and a host of other miscellaneous
hardening
features
.
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:''Unlike other expensive
security
"solutions"
that
pretend to achieve security through known-vulnerability patching, signature-based detection, or other reactive methods, grsecurity provides real proactive
security. The
only solution that hardens
both
your
applications and
operating system, grsecurity is essential for public-facing servers and shared-hosting environments.''
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The grsecurity project provides patches to the Linux kernel which enhance security. It hardens
the kernel against
common attack vectors, preventing a steady stream of vulnerabilities allowing the kernel itself to be compromised
.
It
includes a powerful Mandatory Access Control system with an effortless automatic learning mode
. The [[PaX]] patches are also included, for
hardening
userspace applications against exploits via stronger memory protections and [[Wikipedia:ASLR|ASLR]]
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== Installation ==
== Installation ==