CWE-326Inadequate Encryption Strength

Description

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.

A weak encryption scheme can be subjected to brute force attacks that have a reasonable chance of succeeding using current attack methods and resources.

Common consequences

• Access Control,Confidentiality→Bypass Protection Mechanism,Read Application Data
  An attacker may be able to decrypt the data using brute force attacks.

Potential mitigations

• Architecture and Design
  Use an encryption scheme that is currently considered to be strong by experts in the field.

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