NAME

gss_import_sec_context − Import a security context established by another process. 

SYNOPSIS

#include <gssapi/gssapi.h>
OM_uint32 gss_import_sec_context(
        OM_uint32 ∗ minor_status,
        const gss_buffer_t interprocess_token,
        gss_ctx_id_t ∗ context_handle );

PARAMETERS

minor_status
Kerberos 5 error code.

interprocess_token
Token received from the exporting process. After this call, the token is no longer needed.

context_handle
Security context imported by this function.

The application must release resources associated with the context after use with a call to gss_delete_sec_context(). 

DESCRIPTION

The gss_import_sec_context() function allows a process to import a security context established by another process. 

A given interprocess token should be imported only once. 

Note

Because of the way sequence numbers are incremented in security contexts, a single security context must not be used with multiple initiators and acceptors. 

After use, the application must release resources associated with the context with a call to gss_delete_sec_context(). 

RETURN VALUES

SEE ALSO

Functions:  gss_accept_sec_context(3), gss_delete_sec_context(3), gss_export_sec_context(3)