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LIBMD 3LIB "Jun 16, 2008"
NAME
libmd - Message Digest library
SYNOPSIS

cc [ flag... ] file... -lmd [ library... ]
#include <md4.h>
#include <md5.h>
#include <sha1.h>
#include <sha2.h>
DESCRIPTION

Functions in this library provide hashing routines for MD4 (RFC1320), MD5 (RFC1321), SHA1 (RFC3174), SHA256 (FIPS 180-2), SHA384 (FIPS 180-2), SHA512 (FIPS 180-2).

INTERFACES

The shared object libmd.so.1 provides the public interfaces defined below. See Intro(3) for additional information on shared object interfaces.

MD4Final MD4Init
MD4Update md5_calc
MD5Final MD5Init
MD5Update SHA1Final
SHA1Init SHA1Update
SHA2Final SHA2Init
SHA2Update
SECURITY

The MD4 and MD5 algorithms are currently considered weak for cryptographic use. The algorithms should be used only for compatibility with legacy systems or protocols.

The SHA1 algorithm is also believed to have some weaknesses. Migration to one of the SHA2 algorithms-including SHA256, SHA386 or SHA512-is highly recommended when compatibility with data formats and on wire protocols is permitted.

FILES
/lib/libmd.so.1

shared object

/lib/64/libmd.so.1

64-bit shared object

ATTRIBUTES

See attributes(5) for descriptions of the following attributes:

ATTRIBUTE TYPE ATTRIBUTE VALUE
Interface Stability Committed
MT-Level MT-Safe