canonical-livepatch

canonical-livepatch is a Linux application for applying selected kernel security patches while a system continues running. It focuses on high and critical Linux kernel vulnerabilities. By applying these updates without an immediate reboot, it allows the resulting downtime to be scheduled instead of occurring as soon as the kernel is upgraded. The service is part of the Ubuntu Pro offering.

The Canonical Livepatch Client runs on the user’s machine and periodically checks for available patches. Its purpose is to address relevant kernel security fixes while reducing the immediate need to restart the system. This makes it suited to Linux users who need to manage kernel security updates while planning when a reboot can take place. The available information describes its scope specifically in terms of high and critical Linux kernel vulnerabilities.

In the MirrorNest catalog, canonical-livepatch is listed under Security & Privacy for the Linux platform. It uses a commercial license and is associated with the Ubuntu Pro offering rather than being presented as a general free utility. MirrorNest links directly to the official release instead of hosting or mirroring the software. This distribution model sends users to the official source for obtaining canonical-livepatch and related release information.