nextcloud / nextcloud/passman-webextension
Encrypt/decrypt master password using /etc/shadow method
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- Dominant language
- TypeScript
- Stars
- 119
- Forks
- 49
- PR merge metrics
- No merged PRs in 30d
Description
SHA512 + a random unique salt. See also #223
https://www.aychedee.com/2012/03/14/etc_shadow-password-hash-formats/
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First steps
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by reviewing issue #223 and the linked /etc/shadow password-hash format reference. Define how the master password should use SHA512 and a random unique salt, including the encryption and decryption behavior; the work is done when that design is implemented consistently.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- typescript
- Domain
- cryptography, security
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100