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 structure.
gnutls_cipher_algorithm_t cipher
the encryption algorithm to use
const gnutls_datum_t * key
The key to be used for encryption
const gnutls_datum_t * iv
The IV to use (if not applicable set NULL)
DESCRIPTION
This function will initialize an context that can be used 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 <bug-gnutls@gnu.org>.
General guidelines for reporting bugs: http://www.gnu.org/gethelp/
GnuTLS home page: http://www.gnu.org/software/gnutls/
COPYRIGHT
Copyright (C) 2012 Free Software Foundation, Inc..
Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are permitted in any medium without royalty provided the copyright
notice and this notice are preserved.
SEE ALSO
The full documentation for gnutls is maintained as a Texinfo manual. If the info and gnutls programs are properly installed at your site,
the command
info gnutls
should give you access to the complete manual. As an alternative you may obtain the manual from:
http://www.gnu.org/software/gnutls/manual/
gnutls 3.1.15 gnutls_cipher_init(3)