Comparison of Linux Distributions - Security Features

Security Features

Distribution Compile time buffer checks Mandatory access control Software executable space protection grsecurity RSBAC
Debian/Ubuntu Yes SELinux, AppArmor PaX Optional Optional
Fedora Yes SELinux Exec Shield No No
Gentoo Optional SELinux PaX Optional Optional
Mandriva Unknown AppArmor Unknown Unknown Yes
SUSE Linux Yes AppArmor Hardware NX and other methods in mainline kernel and toolchain No No
Tor-ramdisk Unknown Unknown PaX Yes No

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