Re: FAQ 2.2 Scenario (1) - clarification concerning "encrypted root"

Arno Wagner <[email protected]>
Newsgroups gmane.linux.kernel.device-mapper.dm-crypt
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This critically depends on the initrd being non-manipulated.
Of course, you cannot use the initrd to verify a signature 
on the initrd securely ...

Regards,
Arno

On Sat, Jun 20, 2020 at 19:26:32 CEST, JT Morée wrote:
> I'm working through a setup right now and documenting at
> https://sites.google.com/site/jtmoree/knowledge-base/smart-cards-and-linux/kubuntu-20-04
> 
> I am using the smartcard to unlock root during the boot process.  this is
> done by the kernel and initrd using out of the box tools and processes. 
> 
> in this setup /boot is in the clear and I have some ideas for signing the
> kernel+initrd with the smart card, then verifying on boot.  will update
> the link if I get that working.
> 

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