NAME¶

gnutls_x509_crt_get_preferred_hash_algorithm - API function

SYNOPSIS¶

#include <gnutls/x509.h>

int gnutls_x509_crt_get_preferred_hash_algorithm(gnutls_x509_crt_t crt, gnutls_digest_algorithm_t * hash, unsigned int * mand);

ARGUMENTS¶

gnutls_x509_crt_t crt

Holds the certificate

gnutls_digest_algorithm_t * hash

The result of the call with the hash algorithm used for signature

unsigned int * mand

If non zero it means that the algorithm MUST use this hash. May be NULL.

DESCRIPTION¶

This function will read the certifcate and return the appropriate digest algorithm to use for signing with this certificate. Some certificates (i.e. DSA might not be able to sign without the preferred algorithm).

DEPRECATED¶

Please use gnutls_pubkey_get_preferred_hash_algorithm().

RETURNS¶

the 0 if the hash algorithm is found. A negative value is returned on error.

SINCE¶

2.11.0

REPORTING BUGS¶

Report bugs to <bug-gnutls@gnu.org>. GnuTLS home page: http://www.gnu.org/software/gnutls/ General help using GNU software: http://www.gnu.org/gethelp/

COPYRIGHT¶

Copyright © 2008 Free Software Foundation.
Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are permitted in any medium without royalty provided the copyright notice and this notice are preserved.

SEE ALSO¶

The full documentation for gnutls is maintained as a Texinfo manual. If the info and gnutls programs are properly installed at your site, the command

info gnutls

should give you access to the complete manual.