gnutls_cipher_init(3) — Linux manual page
gnutls_cipher_init(3) gnutls gnutls_cipher_init(3)
NAME
gnutls_cipher_init - API function
SYNOPSIS
#include <gnutls/crypto.h>
int gnutls_cipher_init(gnutls_cipher_hd_t * handle,
gnutls_cipher_algorithm_t cipher, const gnutls_datum_t * key,
const gnutls_datum_t * iv);
ARGUMENTS
gnutls_cipher_hd_t * handle
is a gnutls_cipher_hd_t type
gnutls_cipher_algorithm_t cipher
the encryption algorithm to use
const gnutls_datum_t * key
the key to be used for encryption/decryption
const gnutls_datum_t * iv
the IV to use (if not applicable set NULL)
DESCRIPTION
This function will initialize the handle context to be usable
for encryption/decryption of data. This will effectively use the
current crypto backend in use by gnutls or the cryptographic
accelerator in use.
RETURNS
Zero or a negative error code on error.
SINCE
2.10.0
REPORTING BUGS
Report bugs to <bugs@gnutls.org>.
Home page: https://www.gnutls.org
COPYRIGHT
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SEE ALSO
The full documentation for gnutls is maintained as a Texinfo
manual. If the /usr/share/doc/gnutls/ directory does not contain
the HTML form visit
https://www.gnutls.org/manual/
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