How to Install and Uninstall kpatch Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: April 24,2024

1. Install "kpatch" package

This is a short guide on how to install kpatch on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                kpatch
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "kpatch" package

Please follow the guidance below to uninstall kpatch on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus):


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
                kpatch
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the kpatch package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: kpatch
Architecture: amd64
Version: 0.3.2-1ubuntu4.2
Priority: optional
Section: universe/kernel
Origin: Ubuntu
Maintainer: Chris J Arges
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Installed-Size: 35
Depends: kpatch-dkms, linux-headers-amd64 | linux-headers-generic
Filename: pool/universe/k/kpatch/kpatch_0.3.2-1ubuntu4.2_amd64.deb
Size: 13072
MD5sum: 0d453f4bc5a1536e1ab391bb0d6e0cff
SHA1: 1ba9e55d5b47989248c6be2c04e116174888cb6d
SHA256: 4b11354e043fe4e96770d1de1543a40e1be8a75afdc45a11dd688d53e3b9e794
SHA512: 17cbc271e33374db63d71a635ae5caeb15c77a8db594ce5645af37a7d39e29cefbcb86a543b49b2d0b04243bf6ea8d7d5f47b0e22de0612e5fb603c4a8f09f16
Homepage: http://github.com/dynup/kpatch
Description-en: Runtime tools for Kpatch
kpatch is a Linux dynamic kernel patching tool which allows you to patch a
running kernel without rebooting or restarting any processes. It enables
sysadmins to apply critical security patches to the kernel immediately, without
having to wait for long-running tasks to complete, users to log off, or
for scheduled reboot windows. It gives more control over up-time without
sacrificing security or stability.
Description-md5: b40bb7cc8d2040c3fd10f40569b93874

Package: kpatch
Priority: optional
Section: universe/kernel
Installed-Size: 35
Maintainer: Chris J Arges
Architecture: amd64
Version: 0.3.2-1ubuntu4
Depends: kpatch-dkms, linux-headers-amd64 | linux-headers-generic
Filename: pool/universe/k/kpatch/kpatch_0.3.2-1ubuntu4_amd64.deb
Size: 13052
MD5sum: 633248cdbc1cce5565aafd5bcb2d6570
SHA1: 1168ebbd7d3fa7ec126bc1c0766bd842f240d882
SHA256: 2c5de3829cf190dadd169e6b5465be40c9bf0822a8ab10c09d930c933a8eaa96
Description-en: Runtime tools for Kpatch
kpatch is a Linux dynamic kernel patching tool which allows you to patch a
running kernel without rebooting or restarting any processes. It enables
sysadmins to apply critical security patches to the kernel immediately, without
having to wait for long-running tasks to complete, users to log off, or
for scheduled reboot windows. It gives more control over up-time without
sacrificing security or stability.
Description-md5: b40bb7cc8d2040c3fd10f40569b93874
Homepage: http://github.com/dynup/kpatch
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Origin: Ubuntu