man pages section 3: Networking Library Functions

sasl_errors(3SASL)

Name

sasl_errors– SASL error codes

Synopsis

#include <sasl/sasl.h>

Description

This man page describes the general error codes that may be returned by calls into the SASL library. The meaning of the error code may vary slightly based upon the context of the call from which it is returned.

Errors

Common Result Codes

SASL_OK: The call was successful.
SASL_CONTINUE: Another step is required for authentication.
SASL_FAILURE: Generic failure.
SASL_NOMEM: Memory shortage failure.
SASL_BUFOVER: Overflowed buffer.
SASL_NOMECH: The mechanism was not supported, or no mechanisms matched the requirements.
SASL_BADPROT: The protocol was bad, invalid or cancelled.
SASL_NOT DONE: Cannot request information. Not applicable until later in the exchange.
SASL_BADPARAM: An invalid parameter was supplied.
SASL_TRYAGAIN: Transient failure, for example, a weak key.
SASL_BADMAC: Integrity check failed.
SASL_NOTINIT: SASL library not initialized.

Client Only Result Codes

SASL_INTERACT: Needs user interaction.
SASL_BADSERV: Server failed mutual authentication step.
SASL_WRONGMECH: Mechanism does not support the requested feature.

Server Only Result Codes

SASL_BADAUTH: Authentication failure.
SASL_NOAUTHZ: Authorization failure.
SASL_TOOWEAK: The mechanism is too weak for this user.
SASL_ENCRYPT: Encryption is needed to use this mechanism.
SASL_TRANS: One time use of a plaintext password will enable requested mechanism for user.
SASL_EXPIRED: The passphrase expired and must be reset.
SASL_DISABLED: Account disabled.
SASL_NOUSER: User not found.
SASL_BADVERS: Version mismatch with plug-in.
SASL_NOVERIFY: The user exists, but there is no verifier for the user.

Password Setting Result Codes

SASL_PWLOCK: Passphrase locked.
SASL_NOCHANGE: The requested change was not needed.
SASL_WEAKPASS: The passphrase is too weak for security policy.
SASL_NOUSERPASS: User supplied passwords are not permitted.

Attributes

See attributes(5) for descriptions of the following attributes:

ATTRIBUTE TYPE	ATTRIBUTE VALUE
Availability	SUNWlibsasl
Interface Stability	Evolving
MT-Level	Safe