openwall / openwall/john

Add Argon2id support

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Description

Argon2id flavor has been added upstream, but we don't support it yet. We should add its support to our format once we sync with latest upstream code.

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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

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing the latest upstream Argon2id changes and the project's current password-format support; done means Argon2id is supported in the format after syncing with upstream.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cryptography, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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