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-# Part 4 - Kernel
-
-## Abstract
-
-**System Hardening:** Best practices associated with the configuration of an
-embedded Linux based operating system. This section includes both hardening of
-the kernel itself, as well as specific configurations and patches used to
-protect against known vulnerabilities within the build and configuration of the
-root filesystem.
-
-At the Kernel level, we must ensure that no console can be launched. It could be
-used to change the behavior of the system or to have more information about it.
-Another aspect is the protection of the memory used by the Kernel.
-
-The next sub-sections contain information on various kernel configuration
-options to enhance the security in the kernel (3.10.17) and also for
-applications compiled to take advantage of these security features.
-Additionally, there are also configuration options that protect from known
-vulnerable configuration options. Here's a high level summary of various kernel
-configurations that shall be required for deployment.
-
-## Kernel Version
-
-The choice of kernel version for the AGL system is essential to its security.
-Depending on the type of board and eventual production system, different kernel
-versions are used. For example, one of the systems under study uses the
-Linux kernel version 3.10, while another uses the Linux kernel version 4.4.
-For the Linux kernel version 3.10.31, there are 25 known vulnerabilities.
-These vulnerabilities would allow an attacker to gain privileges,
-bypass access restrictions, allow memory to be corrupted, or cause denial of service.
-In contrast, the Linux kernel version of 4.4 has many fewer known vulnerabilities.
-For this reason, we would in general recommend the later kernel version as a basis
-for the platform.
-
-Note that, although there are fewer known vulnerabilities in the most recent kernel
-versions there may be many unknown vulnerabilities underlying.
-A rule of thumb is to update the kernel as much as possible to avoid the problems
-you do know, but you should not be complacent in the trust that you place in it.
-A defense-in-depth approach would then apply.
-
-If there are constraints and dependencies in upgrading to a newer kernel version
-(e.g. device drivers, board support providers) and you are forced to an older
-Linux kernel version, there need to be additional provisions made to reduce
-the risk of kernel exploits, which can include memory monitoring, watch-dog services,
-and system call hooking. In this case, further defense-in-depth techniques
-may be required to mitigate the risk of attacks to known vulnerabilities,
-which can also include runtime integrity verification of components
-that are vulnerable to tampering.
-
-## Kernel Build Configuration
-
-The kernel build configuration is extremely important for determining the level
-of access to services and to reduce the breadth of the attack surface.
-Linux contains a great and flexible number of capabilities and this is only controlled
-through the build configuration. For example, the `CONFIG_MODULES` parameter
-allows kernel modules to be loaded at runtime extending the capabilities of the kernel.
-This capability needs to be either inhibited or controlled at runtime through
-other configuration parameters. For example, `CONFIG_MODULE_SIG_FORCE=y` ensures
-that only signed modules are loaded. There is a very large number of kernel
-configuration parameters, and these are discussed in detail in this section.