RustCrypto / RustCrypto/elliptic-curves

Considering audit of p256 curve

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Description

We are considering an audit of the p256 curve:
https://github.com/RustCrypto/elliptic-curves/tree/master/p256

Has any other team considered auditing this library?

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the p256 directory linked in the issue and the four existing comments to determine whether an audit is already planned or owned. Done means establishing a clear audit status or next step for the library; the issue names no test or implementation entry point.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cryptography
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
15/100

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