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()