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diff --git a/openvpn/doc/openvpn.8 b/openvpn/doc/openvpn.8 index 53d6bdb2..ee46de62 100644 --- a/openvpn/doc/openvpn.8 +++ b/openvpn/doc/openvpn.8 @@ -3846,6 +3846,20 @@ space-saving optimization that uses the unique identifier for datagram replay protection as the IV. .\"********************************************************* .TP +.B \-\-use-prediction-resistance +Enable prediction resistance on PolarSSL's RNG. + +Enabling prediction resistance causes the RNG to reseed in each +call for random. Reseeding this often can quickly deplete the kernel +entropy pool. + +If you need this option, please consider running a daemon that adds +entropy to the kernel pool. + +Note that this option only works with PolarSSL versions greater +than 1.1. +.\"********************************************************* +.TP .B \-\-test-crypto Do a self-test of OpenVPN's crypto options by encrypting and decrypting test packets using the data channel encryption options |