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EVP_get_digestbyname is used in crypto/ts/ts_conf.c

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branch: master triaged: refactor
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Description

Unfortunately, replacing it with EVP_MD_fetch causes memory leaks and requires significant TS_RESP API redesign.

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Research direction

Start by reading crypto/ts/ts_conf.c and examining the use of EVP_get_digestbyname. Investigate why EVP_MD_fetch causes memory leaks and what TS_RESP API redesign would be required; the work is done when an agreed approach addresses those concerns.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cryptography
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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