# a13xp0p0v/linux-kernel-defence-map

Linux Kernel Defence Map shows the relationships between vulnerability classes, exploitation techniques, bug detection mechanisms, and defence technologies

Repository: https://github.com/a13xp0p0v/linux-kernel-defence-map
Canonical: https://ross.abutalabs.com/products/linux-kernel-defence-map
License: GPL-3.0
License Family: copyleft
Last push: 2026-05-24T19:22:06+00:00

## Health v2 (maintenance only)
Score: 70/100 (v2, computed 2026-09-03T02:20:16.233290+00:00)
- activity 84, release rhythm 35, longevity 100
- inputs: {"age_days": 3073, "days_push": 101, "days_rel": null, "gap_med": null, "n_releases_24m": 0}
- flags: no_releases
- formula: round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10)

## Adoption (not part of the score)
Stars 2316, forks 144 (observed 2026-08-28T04:06:36.846633+00:00)

## What it is
A graphical map (written in DOT/GraphViz) showing relationships between Linux kernel vulnerability classes, exploitation techniques, bug detection mechanisms, and defence technologies. It serves as a navigational reference for kernel security hardening documentation and includes CWE identifiers.

## Use cases
- understand linux kernel security hardening options
- map vulnerability classes to kernel defence technologies
- learn about kernel exploitation techniques and mitigations
- find CWE numbers for kernel vulnerability classes
- navigate kernel self-protection documentation
- research kernel hardening for a security audit

## When to choose
- you need a visual overview of how kernel vulnerabilities, exploits, and defences relate
- you are studying or documenting Linux kernel security hardening
- you want CWE references for kernel vulnerability classes

## When to avoid
- you need a tool to check your kernel config (use kernel-hardening-checker instead)
- you need coverage of attack-surface reduction, userspace security, or LSM policies
- you need an actionable mitigation tool rather than a reference diagram

## Facets
- artifact type: learning-resource
- maturity: active
- function: security, documentation
- domain: security, operating-systems, documentation
- platform: -
- tags: kernel-hardening, graphviz, exploitation-techniques, cwe, reference-map, linux

## Member repositories
- a13xp0p0v/linux-kernel-defence-map (main) score 70

## Provenance
- Observed fields: from GitHub, fetched 2026-08-28T04:06:36.846633+00:00.
- Health v2: computed from the inputs above; adoption is never an input.
- Inferred fields (summary, facets, guidance): AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, on 2026-08-30T02:38:57.708388+00:00, confidence not recorded.
  - readme: https://github.com/a13xp0p0v/linux-kernel-defence-map (fetched 2026-08-28T04:06:36.846633+00:00, sha 2a5fb145764f)
- Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00.