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KEYCTL_R...T_KEYRING(3) Linux Key Management CallsKEYCTL_R...T_KEYRING(3)keyctl_restrict_keyring - restrict keys that may be linked to a keyring
#include <keyutils.h>long keyctl_restrict_keyring(key_serial_tkeyring,const char *type, const char *restriction);
keyctl_restrict_keyring() limits the linkage of keys to the givenkeyring using a provided keytype andrestriction scheme. The available options vary depending on the key type, and typically contain a restriction name possibly followed by key ids or other data relevant to the restriction. If the type and restriction are bothNULL,the keyring will reject all links.
On successkeyctl_restrict_keyring() returns0. On error, the value-1will be returned anderrno will have been set to an appropriate error.
EDEADLK A restriction cycle was avoided. Two keyrings cannot restrict each other.EEXISTThe keyring is already restricted.EINVALThe restriction string is invalid or too large.ENOKEYThe key type in the restriction is invalid or not available.ENOTDIR The provided key id references an item that is not a keyring.ENOENTThe key type exists but does not support restrictions.
This is a library function that can be found inlibkeyutils. When linking,-lkeyutilsshould be specified to the linker.
keyctl(1),keyctl(2),keyctl(3),keyutils(7)
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