gpg

[Werner Koch]

On Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:05, jalmeida at math.ist.utl.pt said:

>> However we rely on the OS's kernel not to reveal the content of a
>> pipe.  Pipes are used to convey the passphrase from the pinnetry to
>
>  I suppose Linux does the right thing wrt this issue. Correct?

Yes, unless there is a bug.

> And the cache is also is secure memory, just like the passphrases.

Yes.


Salam-Shalom,

   Werner