Use standard crypto algorithms

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Metadata

ID: csharp-security/use-standard-crypto

Language: C#

Severity: Error

Category: Security

CWE: 327

Description

Implementing your hash/cryptographic algorithm may lead to errors and potential vulnerabilities. Always use proven algorithms that are available in the C# library ecosystem.

Non-Compliant Code Examples

public class CustomHash : HashAlgorithm {
}

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