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vetkit.c.crypto.weak-signature-hash

A signature or certificate is created or verified over an MD5 / SHA-1 digest, which is not collision resistant.

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Suite: Security

c, cpp

A signature or certificate is created or verified over an MD5 / SHA-1 digest, which is not collision resistant.

Category: SECURITY · Engine rule severity: WARNING

How to fix it

Sign SHA-256 or stronger digests (EVP_sha256(), NID_sha256).

References

Source: packages/engine/rules/sast/c.yml.

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