Ubuntu Livepatch Alternatives

Ubuntu Livepatch is described as 'The service and the software that enables organizations to quickly patch vulnerabilities on the Ubuntu Linux kernels' and is an app. There are four alternatives to Ubuntu Livepatch for Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise. The best Ubuntu Livepatch alternative is KernelCare. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Ksplice Uptrack or kGraft.

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  1. KernelCare icon

    KernelCare

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    The best way to live patch your Linux kernel is automatically and without rebooting servers. Run your servers without interruptions by auto-applying a security update to the kernel. Without reboots, from only $2.25 per mo.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  2. Ksplice Uptrack icon

    Ksplice Uptrack

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    Install Linux kernel updates without rebooting, saving you time and improving your security.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  4. kGraft icon

    kGraft

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    kGraft is a feature of the Linux kernel that implements live patching of a running kernel, which allows kernel patches to be applied while the kernel is still running.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • SUSE Linux Enterprise
    Without additional logic in place, not replacing patched functions atomically could lead to inconsistencies.
     

  5. kpatch

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    kpatch is a feature of the Linux kernel that implements live patching of a running kernel, which allows kernel patches to be applied while the kernel is still running.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
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