Issue generating 4096-bit signing keys for kernel modules

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • When attempting to generate kernel module signing keys via Red Hat's documentation, the key generated is 2048 bits long, and a 4096-bit key is desired.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7

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