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SubjectRe: [PATCH v5 3/8] ima: based on policy require signed kexec kernel images
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On Mon, 2018-07-02 at 11:31 -0700, J Freyensee wrote:
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> On 7/2/18 7:37 AM, Mimi Zohar wrote:
> > The original kexec_load syscall can not verify file signatures, nor can
> > the kexec image be measured. Based on policy, deny the kexec_load
> > syscall.
>
>
> Curiosity question: I thought kexec_load() syscall was used to load a
> crashdump?

kexec is used to collect the memory used to analyze the crash dump.

> If this is true, how would this work if kexec_load() is
> being denied?  I don't think I'd want to be hindered in cases where I'm
> trying to diagnose a crash.

For trusted & secure boot, we need a full measurement list and
signature chain of trust rooted in HW.  Permitting kexec_load would
break these chains of trust.

Permitting/denying kexec_load is based on a runtime IMA policy.  Patch
6/8 "ima: add build time policy", in this patch set, introduces the
concept of a build time policy.  With these patches, you could
configure your kernel and/or load an IMA policy permitting kexec_load.

Mimi

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