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Kernel CVE MCP Server

@mattfoster

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mattfoster

About Kernel CVE MCP Server

MCP server which reads info on Linux Kernel CVES

Kernel CVE MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kernel-cve-info": {
      "command": "/Users/mpf/Projects/kcve/stdio-mcp",
      "args": [
        "-db",
        "/Users/mpf/Projects/kcve/commits.db"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Kernel CVE MCP Server?

It clones the Linux kernel CVE list git repository from lore.kernel.org into an SQLite database and provides a basic MCP server to query that database.

How to use Kernel CVE MCP Server?

First run the kernel-list-to-sqlite command to download the CVE list and populate an SQLite database. Then start the stio-mcp command with the -db flag pointing to the database file. The MCP server offers two tools: get_kernel_cve_info and search_kernel_cve_info.

Key features of Kernel CVE MCP Server?

  • Clones the Linux kernel CVE list git repo.
  • Stores CVE data in an SQLite database.
  • Provides get_kernel_cve_info tool.
  • Provides search_kernel_cve_info tool.
  • Uses stdio transport for MCP communication.
  • Requires configuration of database file location.

Use cases of Kernel CVE MCP Server?

  • Querying detailed information about a specific kernel CVE.
  • Searching for CVEs using custom criteria from the database.
  • Integrating kernel CVE data into MCP‑enabled applications and workflows.

Frequently asked questions

1

What data source does it use?

It clones the Linux kernel CVE list git repository from lore.kernel.org.

2

How is CVE data stored?

The data is imported and stored in an SQLite database file on your local machine.

3

What tools does the MCP server provide?

It provides two tools: `get_kernel_cve_info` and `search_kernel_cve_info`.

4

Do I need to prepare the database before using the server?

Yes, you must run the `kernel-list-to-sqlite` command first to populate the SQLite database.

5

How do I specify the database location?

Use the `-db` argument when starting the `stio-mcp` command, for example `stio-mcp -db /path/to/commits.db`.

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