How to prevent Kernel from loading unauthorized Modules
Issue
- Are all Kernel modules provided by Red Hat signed?
- What Kind of Keys are included in the Kernel?
- What about 3rd Party Modules such as device drivers?
- Is there some documentation available?
- Is there a secure way to prevent loading non-signed modules or signed by a unknown key?
Environment
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
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