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1.27. cryptsetup-luks

1.27.1.  RHBA-2009:1349: bug fix update

Updated cryptsetup-luks packages that fix various bugs are now available.
The cryptsetup-luks packages provide a utility for setting up encrypted devices using Device Mapper and the dm-crypt target.
This update provides the following bug fixes:
  • the cryptsetup luksFormat command now properly wipes old filesystem signatures. (BZ#468910)
  • the exit code for cryptsetup status command is no longer incorrect. (BZ#439191)
  • the cryptsetup password entry message now includes the device name for which the user is being prompted. (BZ#437261)
All users of cryptsetup-luks should upgrade to these updated packages, which resolve these issues.