AES test module

Thomas Roessler roessler@does-not-exist.org
Wed, 4 Oct 2000 11:19:24 +0200


On 2000-10-04 10:19:01 +0200, Werner Koch wrote:


> I have also strong doubts that the random number generator can
> deliver material for a 256 bit key which has more entropy in it
> than one for a 128 bit key. I am even not sure that the RNG has
> enough entropy for the 128 bit key.
In this case you would be in deep trouble, given that _many_ session keys are created, and that DSA needs strong random numbers, too. -- Thomas Roessler <roessler@does-not-exist.org>