blocking algif_aead side effects?
blocking algif_aead side effects?
Posted May 4, 2026 3:48 UTC (Mon) by ebiggers (subscriber, #130760)In reply to: blocking algif_aead side effects? by mussell
Parent article: A security bug in AEAD sockets
Yes, it's only a small set of userspace programs that made the shortsighted decision to use AF_ALG, instead of following the standard practice of using a userspace crypto library.
Help fixing these userspace programs would be greatly appreciated. It would be really impactful, as it would allow more people to disable CONFIG_CRYPTO_USER_API_* in their kernels.