vetkit.kotlin.crypto.static-iv
A constant initialization vector/nonce is used for encryption.
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Suite: Security
kotlin
A constant initialization vector/nonce is used for encryption.
Category: SECURITY · Engine rule severity: WARNING
How to fix it
Generate a fresh IV with SecureRandom for every encryption and store it next to the ciphertext.
References
Source: packages/engine/rules/sast/kotlin.yml.
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