Kunzisoft / Kunzisoft/KeePassDX

A kdbx vault acts as a key

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Description

The idea, if properly implemented, makes it possible to transport key and vault files in the same usb storage, securely.

The idea is this:

I create a new database (A) protected only by password and inside I place a key file.

To open the real database (B) I place B in the "vault" field and A in the "key" field. They are both vaults, but one contains only the key (A).

When I press Open the vault that acts as the key will pop up a password prompt to get access to its database. Once the password is entered, database B goes looking for the key file to open its vault.

Advantages of this scheme:

I can carry key file and safe in the usb dongle.
If I am crossing a (potentially dangerous) border I have the option) to remember only one password that the vault that contains the real key.

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Research direction

No files or tests are identified in the issue. Start by tracing KeePassDX's vault-opening and key-file handling entry points, then determine how a kdbx vault supplied as the key should be unlocked and reused. Done means the described A/B flow works securely, including the password prompt and subsequent key lookup.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
android, kotlin
Domain
mobile, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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