gnutls\_x509\_ext\_import\_inhibit\_anypolicy(3) gnutls gnutls\_x509\_ext\_import\_inhibit\_anypolicy(3)

# [NAME](#NAME)

gnutls\_x509\_ext\_import\_inhibit\_anypolicy - API function

# [SYNOPSIS](#SYNOPSIS)

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

**int gnutls\_x509\_ext\_import\_inhibit\_anypolicy(const gnutls\_datum\_t * ext, unsigned int * skipcerts);**

# [ARGUMENTS](#ARGUMENTS)

[const gnutls\_datum\_t * ext](#const)

the DER encoded extension data

[unsigned int * skipcerts](#unsigned)

will hold the number of certificates after which anypolicy is no longer acceptable.

# [DESCRIPTION](#DESCRIPTION)

This function will return certificate's value of SkipCerts, by reading the DER data of the Inhibit anyPolicy X.509 extension (2.5.29.54).

The *skipcerts* value is the number of additional certificates that may appear in the path before the anyPolicy (**GNUTLS\_X509\_OID\_POLICY\_ANY**) is no longer acceptable.

# [RETURNS](#RETURNS)

zero, or a negative error code in case of parsing error. If the certificate does not contain the Inhibit anyPolicy extension **GNUTLS\_E\_REQUESTED\_DATA\_NOT\_AVAILABLE** will be returned.

# [SINCE](#SINCE)

3.6.0

# [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_ext_import_inhibit_anypolicy(3) from gnutls 3.8.13-r1 (Chainguard OS)
Source: https://gitlab.com/gnutls/gnutls