AdaCore / AdaCore/gnatstudio

SHA1 Microsoft/AdaCore SAS signature on the Windows installer

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Description

The Microsoft/AdaCore SAS signature on the installer is SHA1. Hopefully there is no problem in switching it up to the strongly recommended SHA256.

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Research direction

Start by locating the Windows installer build and signing configuration, since the issue identifies the installer signature but no file or test. Check how the Microsoft/AdaCore SAS signature is produced and verify the resulting installer uses SHA256 rather than SHA1.

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Assessment

Domain
release, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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