Loading unsigned kernel modules in FIPS mode causes panic
Issue
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3rd-party software works fine on our system until we boot into FIPS mode. After that the system always panics when we run our 3rd-party software.
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In earlier versions of RHEL6 (e.g.,
2.6.32-431*series), we were able to load our 3rd-party kernel modules under FIPS mode.
Now in2.6.32-504*series kernels (and newer), the system panics when we try to load our modules.
Environment
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
- FIPS mode
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