OS family | Linux ( Unix-like) |
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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]
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.
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]
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]
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.
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]