linux-kernel - Re: [PATCH 2/3] crypto: x86/aesni - Correct the data type in struct aesni_xts

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Date:   Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:20:59 -0700
From:   Eric Biggers <ebiggers@...nel.org>
To:     "Chang S. Bae" <chang.seok.bae@...el.com>
Cc:     linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org, linux-crypto@...r.kernel.org,
        herbert@...dor.apana.org.au, davem@...emloft.net, x86@...nel.org
Subject: Re: [PATCH 2/3] crypto: x86/aesni - Correct the data type in struct
 aesni_xts_ctx

On Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 08:17:51AM -0700, Chang S. Bae wrote:
> Currently, every field in struct aesni_xts_ctx is defined as a byte
> array of the same size as struct crypto_aes_ctx. This data type
> is obscure and the choice lacks justification.
> 
> To rectify this, update the field type in struct aesni_xts_ctx to
> match its actual structure.
> 
> Suggested-by: Eric Biggers <ebiggers@...nel.org>
> Signed-off-by: Chang S. Bae <chang.seok.bae@...el.com>
> Cc: linux-crypto@...r.kernel.org
> Cc: x86@...nel.org
> Cc: linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org
> Link: https://lore.kernel.org/all/ZFWQ4sZEVu%2FLHq+Q@gmail.com/

Please put the "Link" directly after the Suggested-by to make it clear that the
link is for the suggestion.  Thanks!

- Eric