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Python M2Crypto: Generate RSA Keys Example.py
def generate_RSA(bits=2048):
'''
Generate an RSA keypair with an exponent of 65537 in PEM format
param: bits The key length in bits
Return private key and public key
'''
from M2Crypto import RSA, BIO
new_key = RSA.gen_key(bits, 65537)
memory = BIO.MemoryBuffer()
new_key.save_key_bio(memory, cipher=None)
private_key = memory.getvalue()
new_key.save_pub_key_bio(memory)
return private_key, memory.getvalue()
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