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SubjectRe: [PATCH 08/30] kexec_file: Restrict at runtime if the kernel is locked down
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David Howells <dhowells@redhat.com> wrote:

> > I don't like the idea that the lockdown (which is a runtime
> > thing) requires a compile time option (KEXEC_VERIFY_SIG) that
> > forces the verification even when the kernel is then not locked
> > down at runtime.
>
> It doesn't. The EPERM only triggers if:
>
> (1) File signatures aren't mandatory (ie. CONFIG_KEXEC_VERIFY_SIG) is not
> set, and
>
> (2) you're not using IMA appraisal to validate the file contents, and
>
> (3) lockdown mode is enabled.
>
> If file signatures are mandatory or IMA appraisal is in use, then the lockdown
> state doesn't need to be checked.

Having said that, I do see your point, I think. We should still let through
validly signed images, even if signatures aren't mandatory in lockdown mode.

David

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