On 10/05/2009 09:27 AM, Konstantin Andreev wrote:
> Hello.
>
> In the source code of the "softoken" library I see various conditional
> manipulations with CKA_NETSCAPE_DB attribute of private keys.
>
> Since I am adding a new (GOST) type of private key to NSS, I need to
> know how CKA_NETSCAPE_DB should apply to this key.
>
> But I haven't found enough information about the intended use of
> CKA_NETSCAPE_DB in neither MDC nor bugzilla.
>
> Could you, please, advice, how should I handle CKA_NETSCAPE_DB for
> GOST private keys ?

GOST private key? Are you talking about a new asymmetric algorithm
(a.la. RSA and DH)? If so, then you would need to worry about private
keys. If you are just talking about a symmetric algorithm, then there is
no need. You're key is a secret key, and should be handled automatically.

bob


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