Re: Replace current implementations in crypt() and gen_salt() to OpenSSL - Mailing list pgsql-hackers

On Wed, Dec 4, 2024 at 9:33 AM Daniel Gustafsson <daniel@yesql.se> wrote:
> > The comment suggests to me that if the user happened to be using
> > OpenSSL 1.1.1 and CheckLegacyCryptoMode() was called, the expected
> > outcome would be an error, but it will just return.
>
> I think I know what you mean, but just to be clear so I know what to reword,
> the comment in the code or the above quoted email?
>
> If the GUC is set to fips it will mimic the OpenSSL setting (disallow when
> OpenSSL is in FIPS mode and allow when OpenSSL isn't in FIPS mode), and thus
> allow internal crypto since OpenSSL 1.1.1 cannot operate in FIPS mode.  If the
> GUC is set to on or off it will allow or disallow built-in crypto without
> considering the OpenSSL state.

Never mind, I was being stupid.

*wanders off to find a paper bag*

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