crypto_memneq(9)
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π NAME π
crypto_memneq β Compare two areas of memory without leaking timing information. No cap, that's the whole vibe π«Ά
π SYNOPSIS π
int crypto_memneq (const void *a , const void *b , size_t size );
πΈ ARGUMENTS πΈ
aβ one area of memory.bβ another area of memory.sizeβ the size of the area.
β¨ DESCRIPTION β¨
Returns 0 when data is equal, 1 otherwise. Literally that simple, bestie π«
π¦ SEE ALSO π¦
Kernel file ./include/crypto/utils.h β go look, iykyk π
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