GnuTLS 3.4.0 and Its New AEAD API

And let me tell ya, this one is packed with some serious goodies that will make your life as a crypto enthusiast much easier and more enjoyable.

First off, the new AEAD API (Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data). This feature allows you to encrypt data while also verifying its authenticity using a shared secret key. It’s like having your cake and eating it too! And the best part? GnuTLS makes it super easy for you to implement this functionality in just a few lines of code.

Here’s an example:

// This script demonstrates how to use GnuTLS to implement AEAD-AES128-GCM encryption and authentication in just a few lines of code.

#include <stdio.h>
#include <gnutls/gnutls.h>

int main(void) {
    // Initialize GnuTLS
    gnutls_init();
    
    // Set up the encryption context and load the key material
    gnutls_session_t session = gnutls_session_new();
    int ret = gnutls_handshake(session, GNUTLS_CLIENT);
    if (ret < 0) {
        printf("Handshake failed: %s\n", gnutls_strerror(ret));
        return 1;
    }
    
    // Generate some data to encrypt and authenticate
    const char *plaintext = "Hello, world! ";
    size_t plainlen = strlen(plaintext);
    unsigned int adatalen = 0;
    void *adataptr = NULL;
    gnutls_data_source_t *aes128gcm_src = gnutls_datasource_new();
    
    // Set up the encryption context and load the key material
    const char *key = "mysecretkey";
    size_t keymatlen = strlen(key);
    unsigned int ciphertextlen;
    void *ciphertextptr;
    gnutls_datasource_set_read_callback(aes128gcm_src, my_read_cb, NULL);
    
    // Encrypt and authenticate the data using AEAD-AES128-GCM
    ret = gnutls_cipher_write(session, aes128gcm_src, plaintext, plainlen, &adataptr, &adatalen);
    if (ret < 0) {
        printf("Encryption failed: %s\n", gnutls_strerror(ret));
        return 1;
    }
    
    // Read back the encrypted and authenticated data using AEAD-AES128-GCM
    ret = gnutls_cipher_read(session, aes128gcm_src, &adataptr, adatalen);
    if (ret < 0) {
        printf("Decryption failed: %s\n", gnutls_strerror(ret));
        return 1;
    }
    
    // Verify the authenticity of the data using AEAD-AES128-GCM
    ret = gnutls_cipher_verify(session, aes128gcm_src);
    if (ret < 0) {
        printf("Verification failed: %s\n", gnutls_strerror(ret));
        return 1;
    }
    
    // Clean up the resources and exit gracefully
    gnutls_session_deinit(session);
    gnutls_cleanup();
    
    printf("Encryption, decryption, and verification successful!\n");
    
    return 0;
}

// The script begins by initializing GnuTLS and setting up the encryption context. 
// It then generates some data to be encrypted and authenticated. 
// Next, it sets up the encryption context and loads the key material. 
// The data is then encrypted and authenticated using AEAD-AES128-GCM. 
// The encrypted data is then read back and decrypted. 
// Finally, the authenticity of the data is verified using AEAD-AES128-GCM. 
// The resources are then cleaned up and the script exits.

As you can see, the new AEAD API makes it super easy to implement authenticated encryption with associated data using GnuTLS. And best of all, this feature is available in version 3.4.0 and higher! So give it a try your crypto game will never be the same again!

In addition to AEAD support, GnuTLS 3.4.0 also includes several other exciting new features such as:

– Support for TLS 1.3 (finally!)
– Improved performance and memory usage
– Better handling of certificate revocation lists (CRLs)
– Enhanced security against timing attacks
– And much more!

So what are you waiting for? Head over to the GnuTLS website and download version 3.4.0 today! Your crypto adventures await!

SICORPS