Livepatch Reference

[babak.k.shandiz]

Technical information - security, APIs, architecture, etc., related to Livepatch.

Networking

Livepatch client requires Internet access in order to fetch kernel patches from the server.

• Network requirements

Compatibility

Livepatch determines which kernel patch may be applied based on your kernel version.

• Supported kernels
• How do I know if the patch is designed for my system?

Security and privacy

Livepatch sends specific data about your system in order to patch your kernel.

• Data sent
• Patch Security

Kernel patching

Livepatch inserts modules into a running kernel, this has inherent risks and the following can detail some of these risks and misunderstandings.

• Patch Installation

[whershberger]

Hi, would it be possible to add a page here that lists the configuration keys that can be modified on the livepatch client? I am working on adding another key and would like to have a place to add a few notes.

Thanks!