AArch64 kernel image decompression

Wolfgang Denk wd at denx.de
Tue Jan 14 08:47:32 EST 2014


Dear Bhupesh,

In message <819346bb83b04348a266643afd5bd6f6 at BN1PR03MB220.namprd03.prod.outlook.com> you wrote:
>
> I agree with Marek. Usually for non-cryptographic-secure (key based cryptography) boot
> method the CRC protection is usually the best possible protection against Image
> corruption. CRC check is usually used in a number of field-deployed solutions to ensure
> linux image sanity. 

The FIT image approach as suggested by Marek also allows for secure
boot methods (like cryptographically signed images); this is used in
production for several systems, including the Google Chromebook.


Best regards,

Wolfgang Denk

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