Re: [Keyrings] Re: [PATCH 01/04] Add multi-precision-integer maths library

[Adrian Bunk <bunk@stusta.de>]

On Sun, Jan 29, 2006 at 05:54:00PM -0500, Kyle Moffett wrote:
>...
> If we use this proposed in-kernel system, then I can give my  
> certificate/pubkey to the kernel code, and then my web browser, SSH,  
> and anything else can automatically use it to decrypt and sign data  
> without being able to directly access (and thus compromise) the key.   
> If I later notice what I think might be a rogue process, I can  
> instantly and globally revoke all access to that keypair.

Why do you need this in the kernel?

A userspace daemon could do exactly the same.

> Cheers,
> Kyle Moffett

cu
Adrian

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