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Damn Vulnerable Linux (DVL) is a distribution of GNU/Linux 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 DVD, and may be run through a virtual machine within any host operating system.[1]

History

DVL was created by Thorsten Schneider, the founder of the TeutoHack laboratory at Bielefeld University,[2] 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.[3] 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. ^ "Damn Vulnerable Linux". Retrieved October 31, 2010.
  2. ^ http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/66224
  3. ^ "DistroWatch.com: Damn Vulnerable Linux". July 14, 2010. Retrieved October 31, 2010.
  4. ^ "Damn Vulnerable Linux – The Most Vulnerable OS Ever Created". Hardocp. 2010-07-18. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  5. ^ "Damn Vulnerable Linux: [DVL]: WebGoat SQL Injection". Computersecuritystudent.com. Retrieved 2012-10-12.
  6. ^ http://www.geek.com/articles/news/damn-vulnerable-linux-the-most-vulnerable-and-exploitable-operating-system-ever-201007]
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