gnutls_load_file(3) gnutls gnutls_load_file(3)
NAME
gnutls_load_file - API function
SYNOPSIS
#include <gnutls/gnutls.h>
int gnutls_load_file(const char * filename, gnutls_datum_t * data);
ARGUMENTS
const char * filename
the name of the file to load
gnutls_datum_t * data
Where the file will be stored
DESCRIPTION
This function will load a file into a datum. The data are zero termi-
nated but the terminating null is not included in length. The returned
data are allocated using gnutls_malloc().
Note that this function is not designed for reading sensitive materials,
such as private keys, on practical applications. When the reading fails
in the middle, the partially loaded content might remain on memory.
RETURNS
On success, GNUTLS_E_SUCCESS (0) is returned, otherwise an error code is
returned.
Since 3.1.0
REPORTING BUGS
Report bugs to <bugs@gnutls.org>.
Home page: https://www.gnutls.org
COPYRIGHT
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Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are
permitted in any medium without royalty provided the copyright notice
and this notice are preserved.
SEE ALSO
The full documentation for gnutls is maintained as a Texinfo manual. If
the /usr/share/doc/gnutls/ directory does not contain the HTML form
visit
https://www.gnutls.org/manual/
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