Re: [PATCH] crypto: arm/ghash-ce - Remove SIMD fallback code path

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On Fri, Mar 21, 2025 at 12:51:42PM +0100, Ard Biesheuvel wrote:
>
> Are shashes only callable in task or softirq context?

The entire Crypto API is designed on the premise that it can only
be called from process and softirq context.  Hard IRQ context has
never been supported.

Of course, that doesn't mean that we actively deter people from
doing so.  If you're aware of anyone doing this, please let me
konw and I will look into it.

Thanks,
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