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From: michi1@michaelblizek.twilightparadox.com (michi1 at michaelblizek.twilightparadox.com)
Date: Sun, 15 Jun 2014 18:58:49 +0200
Subject: How to use kernel crypto
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Hi!

On 21:53 Sun 15 Jun     , Freeman Zhang wrote:
> Hi Michi,
> 
> On 14:42 Sun 15 June, michi1 at michaelblizek.twilightparadox.com wrote:
...
> iv. Is iv only for cbc mode?

No, it is required for all modes.

> How can I set up and initiate iv in the kernel? I don't know where to
> find an example about this, just try-and-error.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Initialization_vector

Setting up the iv is a critical part for your security. You should know what
you are doing.

	-Michi
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