[Ach] Random number generators (was Bug/Ba in OpenSSL)

Michael Zeltner m at niij.org
Wed Nov 27 06:17:27 CET 2013


On 26 Nov 04:43, Ralf Schlatterbeck wrote:
> I agree on the other assertions that HAVEGE can be used to augment the
> Kernel random number generator in certain situations where your random
> sources are limited. This occurs mostly in embedded devices like WLAN
> routers etc. For these devices HAVEGE will improve your random-number
> source.

FYI:
http://lists.randombit.net/pipermail/cryptography/2013-November/005818.html

Sounds like testing it is crucial before adding that to the paper.

Michael
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