Thank you.
Nils Larsch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Nils Larsch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
On Thu, Mar 24, 2005, Layla wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm writing a program which requires the use of encryption/decryption
> functions, therefore, I have been using EVP functions for initializing
> cipher contexts. I generated keys and initialization vectors for this
> purpose, but someone told me that initialization vectors aren't necessary
> for initializing cipher contexts;
if no iv is specified a zero iv will be used (in a new context)
> snd that it is correct to encrypt and
> decrypt without using initialization vectors.
> My question is: is this true or must I use initialization vectors?
I would recommend to use them
Cheers,
Nils
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