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Add a secure_wipe() function #30

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dehanj opened this issue Feb 7, 2024 · 0 comments · Fixed by #25
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Add a secure_wipe() function #30

dehanj opened this issue Feb 7, 2024 · 0 comments · Fixed by #25
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dehanj commented Feb 7, 2024

Add a secure wipe function to make sure, for example, that a memset is not optimized away by the compiler. It also shows intent compared to a memset.

It exists a crypto_wipe() in Monocypher, but if one does not use that lib, it should still be one available.

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