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gmssl: Decrypt a file using the SM4 cipher.
$ gmssl sms4 -d -in ${filename-sms4}
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This command:

gmssl sms4 -d -in ${filename-sms4}

is used to decrypt a file with the SMS4 algorithm using the gmssl utility.

Here is the breakdown of the command:

  • gmssl: It is the command-line interface for the gmssl library, which is a collection of cryptographic algorithms and protocols.
  • sms4: It specifies the SMS4 symmetric encryption algorithm, also known as the Chinese National Encryption Algorithm.
  • -d: It is an option that stands for "decrypt". This flag tells gmssl to perform the decryption operation.
  • -in ${filename-sms4}: It specifies the input file for the decryption operation. ${filename-sms4} is a placeholder for the actual filename. You need to replace it with the actual name of the file you want to decrypt.

Therefore, the command is meant to decrypt a file using the SMS4 algorithm with the gmssl utility.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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