gnutls\_x509\_crq\_set\_attribute\_by\_oid(3) gnutls gnutls\_x509\_crq\_set\_attribute\_by\_oid(3)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gnutls\_x509\_crq\_set\_attribute\_by\_oid - API function

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

**#include <gnutls/x509.h>**

**int gnutls\_x509\_crq\_set\_attribute\_by\_oid(gnutls\_x509\_crq\_t crq, const char * oid, void * buf, size\_t buf\_size);**

# [ARGUMENTS](#ARGUMENTS)

[gnutls\_x509\_crq\_t crq](#gnutls_x509_crq_t)

should contain a **gnutls\_x509\_crq\_t** type

[const char * oid](#const)

holds an Object Identifier in a null-terminated string

[void * buf](#void)

a pointer to a structure that holds the attribute data

[size\_t buf\_size](#size_t)

holds the size of *buf*

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

This function will set the attribute in the certificate request specified by the given Object ID. The provided attribute must be be DER encoded.

Attributes in a certificate request is an optional set of data appended to the request. Their interpretation depends on the CA policy.

# [RETURNS](#RETURNS)

On success, **GNUTLS\_E\_SUCCESS** (0) is returned, otherwise a negative error value.

# [REPORTING BUGS](#REPORTING_BUGS)

Report bugs to <bugs@gnutls.org>.  
Home page: https://www.gnutls.org

# [COPYRIGHT](#COPYRIGHT)

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Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are permitted in any medium without royalty provided the copyright notice and this notice are preserved.

# [SEE ALSO](#SEE_ALSO)

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[https://www.gnutls.org/manual/](https://www.gnutls.org/manual/)

3.8.13 gnutls

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Document: gnutls_x509_crq_set_attribute_by_oid(3) from gnutls 3.8.13-r1 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://gitlab.com/gnutls/gnutls