Fix description of the iv parameter (phpGH-3887)

lufei · Oct 22, 2024 · 7a01610 · 7a01610
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diff --git a/reference/openssl/functions/openssl-encrypt.xml b/reference/openssl/functions/openssl-encrypt.xml
@@ -77,9 +77,9 @@
      <term><parameter>iv</parameter></term>
      <listitem>
       <para>
-       The passphrase. If the passphrase is shorter than expected, it is silently padded with
-       <literal>NUL</literal> characters; if the passphrase is longer than expected, it is
-       silently truncated.
+       A non-&null; Initialization Vector. If the IV is shorter than expected, it is padded with
+       <literal>NUL</literal> characters and warning is emitted; if the passphrase is longer
+       than expected, it is truncated and warning is emitted.
       </para>
      </listitem>
     </varlistentry>