theupdateframework / theupdateframework/rust-tuf

Add suport for additional hash algorithms

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Feature :: Improvement Priority :: Low
Dominant language
Rust
Stars
198
Forks
39
Avg merge
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Merged PRs (30d)
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Description

Currently the plan is to only use sha256 and sha512.

Note: sha1 and md5 are out of the questions. If someone wants to tackle this, don't implement those.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. First locate how rust-tuf represents and verifies hash algorithms, then determine which additional algorithms are intended; done means supported algorithms work without adding sha1 or md5.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
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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