Kernel testing
KRF
Kernel fault-injection tool for Linux and FreeBSD designed to force error paths and expose weak handling.
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trailofbits/krf
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Assessing whether system software fails safely under stress.
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Kernel testing
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Fuzz programs and break assumptions
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trailofbits/krf
From the README
KRF === KRF is a Kernelspace Randomized Faulter. It currently supports the Linux and FreeBSD kernels. Fault injection is a software testing technique that involves inducing failures ("faults") in the functions called by a program. If the callee has failed to perform proper error checking and handling, these faults can result in unreliable application behavior or exploitable vulnerabilities.Read the full README on GitHub ↗
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