On Wed, Sep 27, 2017, Byrne, Andrew wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm working on testing some lattice based algorithms in openSSL for the > establishment of a TLS channel. I've investigated the potential for > developing an engine to support this as it would mean I don't need to touch > the core openSSL code. However, I've two blind spots which I can't find any > answers to... > > 1. How can I create a new OID/NID for the new algorithms I propose to > include in the engine? >
OBJ_create() is the easiest way. You pass it the oid, short name and long name and get back a NID. > 2. Is it possible to create a ciphersuite within an engine that could > be used to create a TLS connection? > No. There is no mechanism to dynamically add ciphersuites to OpenSSL at present. Steve. -- Dr Stephen N. Henson. OpenSSL project core developer. Commercial tech support now available see: http://www.openssl.org -- openssl-dev mailing list To unsubscribe: https://mta.openssl.org/mailman/listinfo/openssl-dev
