Linux kernel crypto API
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The Linux kernel crypto API is a framework within the Linux kernel that provides a unified interface for cryptographic algorithms and hardware acceleration, enabling kernel subsystems and drivers to perform encryption, decryption, hashing, and related operations efficiently and securely.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Linux kernel crypto API canonical | 2 |
| Linux kernel API | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T7279078 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Linux kernel crypto API Context triple: [Intel AES-NI, compatibleWith, Linux kernel crypto API]
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A.
ARMv8 cryptographic extensions
ARMv8 cryptographic extensions are a set of hardware instructions in the ARMv8 architecture designed to accelerate common cryptographic operations such as AES and SHA for improved performance and security.
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B.
Linux Security Modules API
The Linux Security Modules API is a kernel-level framework in Linux that allows the implementation of pluggable security policies and access control mechanisms such as AppArmor and SELinux.
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C.
Encrypting File System
Encrypting File System is a Windows feature that provides transparent file-level encryption to protect data stored on NTFS volumes.
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D.
Kernel Self Protection Project
The Kernel Self Protection Project is a security-focused initiative aimed at hardening the Linux kernel against vulnerabilities and exploitation through proactive defensive features and development practices.
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E.
Linux kernel driver core
The Linux kernel driver core is the central subsystem responsible for managing device drivers and their interaction with hardware and the rest of the kernel.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Linux kernel crypto API Target entity description: The Linux kernel crypto API is a framework within the Linux kernel that provides a unified interface for cryptographic algorithms and hardware acceleration, enabling kernel subsystems and drivers to perform encryption, decryption, hashing, and related operations efficiently and securely.
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A.
ARMv8 cryptographic extensions
ARMv8 cryptographic extensions are a set of hardware instructions in the ARMv8 architecture designed to accelerate common cryptographic operations such as AES and SHA for improved performance and security.
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B.
Linux Security Modules API
The Linux Security Modules API is a kernel-level framework in Linux that allows the implementation of pluggable security policies and access control mechanisms such as AppArmor and SELinux.
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C.
Encrypting File System
Encrypting File System is a Windows feature that provides transparent file-level encryption to protect data stored on NTFS volumes.
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D.
Kernel Self Protection Project
The Kernel Self Protection Project is a security-focused initiative aimed at hardening the Linux kernel against vulnerabilities and exploitation through proactive defensive features and development practices.
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E.
Linux kernel driver core
The Linux kernel driver core is the central subsystem responsible for managing device drivers and their interaction with hardware and the rest of the kernel.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Linux kernel subsystem
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cryptographic framework ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
avoid code duplication of cryptographic primitives
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improve cryptographic performance ⓘ improve cryptographic security ⓘ |
| designedFor | in-kernel consumers ⓘ |
| documentedIn | Linux kernel documentation ⓘ |
| exposesInterface |
AEAD API
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RNG API ⓘ asymmetric key cipher API ⓘ hash API ⓘ key management hooks ⓘ symmetric key cipher API ⓘ |
| implementedIn | C ⓘ |
| locatedIn | crypto/ directory of Linux kernel source tree ⓘ |
| notDesignedFor | direct userspace use ⓘ |
| partOf | Linux kernel ⓘ |
| provides |
abstraction over hardware crypto accelerators
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algorithm registration mechanism ⓘ algorithm selection mechanism ⓘ unified interface for cryptographic algorithms ⓘ |
| runsIn | kernel space ⓘ |
| supports |
hardware-accelerated cryptographic implementations
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software cryptographic implementations ⓘ |
| supportsAccessVia |
AF_ALG userspace interface
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kernel internal APIs ⓘ |
| supportsAlgorithmClass |
AEAD ciphers
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block ciphers ⓘ compression algorithms ⓘ hash functions ⓘ keyed hash algorithms ⓘ public key algorithms ⓘ random number generators ⓘ stream ciphers ⓘ symmetric ciphers ⓘ |
| supportsConfigurationVia | Kconfig options ⓘ |
| supportsOperation |
asymmetric cryptography
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authenticated encryption ⓘ decryption ⓘ encryption ⓘ hashing ⓘ key derivation ⓘ message authentication codes ⓘ random number generation ⓘ |
| usedBy |
AF_ALG socket interface
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IPsec subsystem ⓘ dm-crypt ⓘ fscrypt ⓘ kernel device drivers ⓘ kernel network stack ⓘ wireless security subsystems ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Linux kernel crypto API Description of subject: The Linux kernel crypto API is a framework within the Linux kernel that provides a unified interface for cryptographic algorithms and hardware acceleration, enabling kernel subsystems and drivers to perform encryption, decryption, hashing, and related operations efficiently and securely.
Referenced by (3)
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