Kernel Exploits

Gathering System and Kernel Information

To identify kernel-based vulnerabilities, first gather information about the operating system and Linux kernel version:

uname -r            # Kernel version
cat /etc/os-release # Distro version

Searching for Exploits

Use searchsploit to find local privilege escalation exploits that match the target system:

searchsploit <kernel_version> <distro_version> "Local Priv"

Important Note:

Compiling exploits on the target system is often more successful because the system libraries and dependencies are compatible with the exploit's requirements.