CWE-326
Inadequate Encryption Strength
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The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.
Status
draft
Abstraction
class
Affected Platforms
Extended Description
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A weak encryption scheme can be subjected to brute force attacks that have a reasonable chance of succeeding using current attack methods and resources.
Technical Details
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Common Consequences
access control
confidentiality
Impacts
bypass protection mechanism
read application data
Detection Methods
automated static analysis
Potential Mitigations
Phases:
architecture and design
Descriptions:
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Use an encryption scheme that is currently considered to be strong by experts in the field.