Linux 5.18 has new RNG, fixes vulnerabilities and faster by 103-225%
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Re: Linux 5.18 has new RNG, fixes vulnerabilities and faster by 103-225%
#2> 1 files changed, 55 insertions, 249 deletions
I nominate this commit as one of the best ever - improves security and performance while removing code.
More terrific work from the creator of WireGuard.
Re: Linux 5.18 has new RNG, fixes vulnerabilities and faster by 103-225%
#35.18? Is it not 5.17 then?
Re: Linux 5.18 has new RNG, fixes vulnerabilities and faster by 103-225%
#45.18? Is it not 5.17 then?
5.17 merge window is closed.
Re: Linux 5.18 has new RNG, fixes vulnerabilities and faster by 103-225%
#5The TL;DR: the old 4096-bit LSFR generator has been replaced by BLAKE2 (one of the SHA3 finalists)
A modern crypto-function will perform better on modern computers, because modern crypto-functions were designed with modern computers in mind.
Re: Linux 5.18 has new RNG, fixes vulnerabilities and faster by 103-225%
#6> 1 files changed, 55 insertions, 249 deletions I nominate this commit as one of the best ever - improves security and performance while removing code. More terrific work from the creator of WireGuard.
In fairness, a significant chunk of the deleted lines are just comments.
Re: Linux 5.18 has new RNG, fixes vulnerabilities and faster by 103-225%
#7> 1 files changed, 55 insertions, 249 deletions I nominate this commit as one of the best ever - improves security and performance while removing code. More terrific work from the creator of WireGuard.
Jason Donenfeld (the creator of wireguard) has a patreon by the way: https://www.patreon.com/zx2c4