MASWE-0012: Insecure or Wrong Usage of Cryptographic Key
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Initial Description or Hints¶
According to NIST.SP.800-57pt1r5, in general, a single key shall be used for only one purpose (e.g., encryption, integrity, authentication, key wrapping, random bit generation, or digital signatures)
Relevant Topics¶
- authorized key algorithm
- key reuse for different purposes or operations (encrypt, decrypt, sign,...)