gnutls_cipher_init

Section: gnutls (3)
Updated: 3.7.1
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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

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