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author | Daniel Baumann <daniel.baumann@progress-linux.org> | 2024-04-17 08:06:26 +0000 |
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committer | Daniel Baumann <daniel.baumann@progress-linux.org> | 2024-04-17 08:06:26 +0000 |
commit | fd888e850cf413955483bfb993aeeea5ea611289 (patch) | |
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parent | Adding upstream version 2:2.6.1. (diff) | |
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Adding debian version 2:2.6.1-4~deb12u2.debian/2%2.6.1-4_deb12u2debian
Signed-off-by: Daniel Baumann <daniel.baumann@progress-linux.org>
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diff --git a/debian/README.gnupg-sc b/debian/README.gnupg-sc new file mode 100644 index 0000000..edddfbd --- /dev/null +++ b/debian/README.gnupg-sc @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +Using an OpenPGP smartcard for LUKS dm-crypt devices in Debian +============================================================== + +The Debian cryptsetup package provides the keyscript `decrypt_gnupg-sc` +for setups with a keyfile that is encrypted using an OpenPGP smartcard. + +The following example assumes that you store the encrypted keyfile in +`/etc/keys/cryptkey.gpg`. LUKS device is `/dev/<luks_device>`. + +First, you'll have to create the keyfile and encrypt it with your key +0xDEADBEEF: + + dd if=/dev/random bs=1 count=256 | gpg --recipient 0xDEADBEEF \ + --output /etc/keys/cryptkey.gpg --encrypt + +Next the LUKS device needs to be formated with the key. For that, the +`decrypt_gnupg-sc` keyscript can be used: + + /lib/cryptsetup/scripts/decrypt_gnupg-sc /etc/keys/cryptkey.gpg | \ + cryptsetup --key-file=- luksFormat /dev/<luks_device> + +In order to unlock the encrypted LUKS device automatically during boot process, +add the following to `/etc/crypttab`: + + cdev1 /dev/<luks_device> /etc/keys/cryptkey.gpg luks,keyscript=decrypt_gnupg-sc + +In order to avoid data loss if the smartcard is damaged or lost, you may +want to decrypt `/etc/keys/cryptkey.gpg` and store the plaintext in a safe +place. Or alternatively, use another slot with your backup key: + + cryptsetup luksAddKey /dev/<luks_device> /path/to/backup.key + + +Decrypting the keyfile at initramfs stage +----------------------------------------- + +If the device is to be unlocked at initramfs stage (such as for the root +FS or the resume device), you need to copy the public part of the +encryption key to `/etc/cryptsetup-initramfs/pubring.gpg`: + + gpg --export 0xDEADBEEF >/etc/cryptsetup-initramfs/pubring.gpg + +Then the provided initramfs hooks should do all additionally required +work for you when the initramfs is created or updated. + +Be warned though, that for such devices the OpenPGP encrypted key is copied +to the initramfs by the initramfs cryptgnupg-sc hook. If you don't want this, +you should take a look at the initramfs cryptgnupg-sc hook, which is located +at `/usr/share/initramfs-tools/hooks/cryptgnupg-sc`. + +Moreover, note that unlocking at initramfs stage is currently not compatible +with plymouth or other bootsplash, as a curses-based prompt is used for PIN +entry. + + -- Guilhem Moulin <guilhem@guilhem.org> Sun, 23 Sep 2018 03:28:31 +0200 |