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]