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 Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 12:50 am Post subject: Choice of encryption |
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I was planning on implementing ebncryption om my linux machine and saw that there today basically are two choices.
Loop-AES and dm-crypt
Opinions seems to differ, but would like to know if its correct that dm-crypt is vulnerable?
Because the i guess loop-AES is the only choice?
Imo i see it pointless implement an insecure encryption system... |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:46 am Post subject: |
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| Hmm saw that from 2.6.10, a salt was implemented security so maybe dm-crypt is preferrable after all? |
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| Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 1:01 am Post subject: |
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No one knows anything about this?
Is dm-crypt still weak, shall one go with loop-aes if one wants security?
Would be glad if someone hade an answer for this. Best answer i got from this forum was someone stating it was better and check other threads. But from my search i couldnt find anything stating that dm-crypts serurity issues has been atleast somewhat improved.. |
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Mazumoto
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| Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 11:08 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry, it's a little late maybe, but it seems that if you use cryptsetup like this:
/bin/cryptsetup -c aes-cbc-essiv:sha256 -h plain create ??? /dev/hd??
it should resolve the weaknesses. Especially note the aes-cbc-essiv:sha256 part.
There also were some links to information on this forum, but unfortunately I don't know where anymore.
Greetings,
Mazumoto. |
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echto
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| Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 3:49 am Post subject: |
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Loop-aes and gpg. Just don't loose the keys or forget your insane password.  |
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