SYNOPSIS

#include <sasl/sasl.h>

DESCRIPTION

The following are the general error codes that may be returned by calls into the SASL library, and their meanings (that may vary slightly based on context):

Common Result Codes

SASL_OK

Success

SASL_CONTINUE

Another step is needed in authentication

SASL_FAIL

Generic Failure

SASL_NOMEM

Memory shortage failure

SASL_BUFOVER

Overflowed buffer

SASL_NOMECH

Mechanism not supported / No mechanisms matched requirements

SASL_BADPROT

Bad / Invalid Protocol or Protocol cancel

SASL_NOTDONE

Can't request information / Not applicable until later in exchange

SASL_BADPARAM

Invalid Parameter Supplied

SASL_TRYAGAIN

Transient Failure (e.g. 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 requested feature

Server-only Result Codes

SASL_BADAUTH

Authentication Failure

SASL_NOAUTHZ

Authorization Failure

SASL_TOOWEAK

Mechanism too weak for this user

SASL_ENCRYPT

Encryption needed to use mechanism

SASL_TRANS

One time use of a plaintext password will enable requested mechanism for user

SASL_EXPIRED

Passphrase expired, must be reset

SASL_DISABLED

Account Disabled

SASL_NOUSER

User Not Found

SASL_BADVERS

Version mismatch with plug-in

SASL_NOVERIFY

USer exists, but no verifier for user

Password Setting Result Codes

SASL_PWLOCK

Passphrase locked

SASL_NOCHANGE

Requested change was not needed

SASL_WEAKPASS

Passphrase is too week for security policy.

SASL_NOUSERPASS

User supplied passwords are not permitted

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