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I wrote a custom algorithm using the kernel crypto API (by modifying the existing SHA1 and DES algorithms), compiled and added the .KO object to kernel.

How can I use my algorithm in ipsec and other app that use cryptographic communication?

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Each application has its own way of specifying which algorithms to use. So… which IPsec stack are you using? – Gilles Aug 17 '11 at 9:29
i use KLIPS stack. – haw3d Aug 19 '11 at 12:21
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First Law of Cryptography: Thou shall not roll your own crypto. Sorry, someone had to say it ;) – Marcin Oct 12 '12 at 12:47

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Do not use homebrewed crypto for anything remotely serious. The risk is just too great.

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Strongswan is generally considered to be the IPSec suite of choice (for VPNs) on Linux. Is that what you are looking for?

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