MASWE-0025: Weak Signature

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Initial Description or Hints

The use of weak signature such as SHA1withRSA, etc. in a security sensitive context should be avoided to ensure the integrity and authenticity of the data.

References

• https://developer.android.com/privacy-and-security/cryptography#deprecated-functionality
• https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-131Ar2.pdf
• https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/FIPS/NIST.FIPS.186-5.pdf

MASTG v1 Coverage

• MASTG-TEST-0014 - Testing the Configuration of Cryptographic Standard Algorithms (android)