Re: [PATCH v1.3 4/4] keys: add new key-type encrypted

[David Howells]

Mimi Zohar <zohar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I actually like keyctl requiring 'trusted:' or 'user:'.  Forcing the
> user to indicate which type of key they want, is actually good - no
> misunderstandings.

You still need to prefix the description of a user-defined key so that you
don't collide with other people who're also using user-defined keys for random things.

> Another benefit, would be allowing 'keyctl update' to update the key
> description, not the key type.

You mean you want to change the description on a key?

David
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