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kernel-security-skill

Analyze kernel security configurations and map privilege escalation paths.

1|1|Updated Feb 21, 2026
Search Tags:#privilege escalation#vulnerability analysis#system hardening#kernel security#IOMMU#SMMU
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npx skills add https://github.com/dtsong/claude-code-windows-setup --skill kernel-security-skill
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Skill: kernel-security-skill
Source: https://github.com/dtsong/claude-code-windows-setup/tree/main/skills/soc-security/skills/kernel-security-skill
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dtsong/claude-code-windows-setup --skill kernel-security-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill systematically analyzes kernel security at the hardware/software interface, identifying vulnerabilities in memory management, process isolation, privilege escalation, and hardware configuration.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Kernel Configuration Analysis: Assesses security-relevant kernel options against benchmarks.
  • Isolation Boundary Mapping: Identifies privilege levels and transition points, evaluating namespace and cgroup isolation.
  • Attack Surface Enumeration: Details syscalls, modules, and debug interfaces.
  • Privilege Escalation Path Analysis: Documents concrete paths for user-to-kernel, container escape, and IOMMU/SMMU bypasses.
  • Use Case: A security engineer needs to audit a new Linux kernel deployment for potential privilege escalation vectors and isolation weaknesses before it goes into production.

Quick Start

Analyze the kernel configuration and isolation mechanisms for the provided kernel version and deployment context.

Frequently Asked Questions about kernel-security-skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I analyze kernel security vulnerabilities at the hardware and software interface?▼

To analyze kernel security at the hardware/software interface, assess kernel configurations, map process isolation boundaries, enumerate attack surfaces, and document privilege escalation paths including IOMMU and SMMU bypasses.

What is the best way to map isolation boundaries and identify privilege escalation paths in a Linux kernel?▼

Mapping isolation boundaries involves identifying privilege levels, evaluating namespace and cgroup isolation, and systematically documenting concrete user-to-kernel and container escape paths for privilege escalation.

How does IOMMU and SMMU configuration affect kernel security and process isolation?▼

IOMMU and SMMU configurations affect kernel security by enforcing hardware-level memory access restrictions, and analyzing these configurations helps identify potential bypasses that compromise process isolation and system hardening.

Can I use this approach to audit a new Linux kernel deployment before production?▼

Yes, you can audit a new Linux kernel deployment before production by assessing security-relevant kernel options against benchmarks and enumerating attack surfaces like syscalls, modules, and debug interfaces.

How do I enumerate kernel attack surfaces and assess kernel configurations against security benchmarks?▼

Enumerating kernel attack surfaces requires detailing exposed syscalls, loaded modules, and debug interfaces, while configuration analysis assesses these security-relevant kernel options against established benchmarks to find weaknesses.

What are the limitations of analyzing kernel security configurations for container escape prevention?▼

Analyzing kernel security configurations identifies potential container escape paths by mapping namespace and cgroup isolation, but limitations arise from complex hardware configurations like IOMMU or SMMU bypasses that require evidence-grounded assessment.

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