# Kernel Exploits

**How to perform?**&#x20;

1 Identify the kernel version  - You will find the version in the initial Enumeration phase\
2 Search and find a suitable exploit for the kernel\
3 Run the exploit

Commands to find the kernel version

```
uname -a
```

```
cat /proc/version
```

**Where to look for the exploits?**

1 Google for an existing exploit code\
2 Exploit-db\
3 searchsploit\
4 Source - [ https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves](https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves)\
5 Running script like Linux Exploit Suggester (LES)

{% hint style="info" %}
These scripts generate false results as well&#x20;
{% endhint %}
