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rs_sha256
rs_sha256
is a Rust crate implementing the SHA-256 cryptographic hash algorithm. Configured for compatibility with Rust's libcore within a #![no_std]
context, it operates as a standalone crate for specialized use cases and is also compatible with a #![no_std]
, #![no_alloc]
environment, rendering it suitable for systems where dynamic memory allocation is untenable.
This implementation of SHA-256 is compliant with the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication 180-4[^1]. In line with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines, SHA-256 is recommended for several use cases:
"SHA-256 provides 128 bits of security against collision attacks and, therefore, is suitable for functions requiring a hash length of 128 bits."
Given this advice, NIST recommendations imply that SHA-256 is suitable for the following contexts:
- Digital signatures that require 128 bits of security.
- Cryptographic hash functions in systems and protocols requiring 128 bits of security.
- Authentication methods that necessitate 128 bits of security.
Beyond these specific recommendations, SHA-256 could also find application in:
- Version control systems for the generation of commit identifiers[^2].
- Hash-based message authentication codes (HMACs), when collision resistance is necessary[^3].
- Data integrity checks in Merkle Trees[^4].
- As a randomized hash function in Bloom filters[^5].
Given your overall security objectives and risk tolerance, these points should be carefully considered.
For access to a comprehensive range of cryptographic functions, rs_sha256
can be utilized as part of the rs_shield
library bundle.
How To Use
Below are steps to use the rs_sha256
crate in your Rust projects:
-
Add the following line to your
Cargo.toml
under the[dependencies]
section:rs_sha256 = "0.1.*"
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Use the functions provided by the
rs_sha256
module in your code. Here's an example of how to create a SHA-256 hash from a string:use rs_sha256::{HasherContext, Sha256Hasher}; let mut sha256hasher = Sha256Hasher::default(); sha256hasher.write(b"your string here"); let u64result = sha256hasher.finish(); let bytes_result = HasherContext::finish(&mut sha256hasher); assert_eq!(u64result, 0xEBEA8483C5B21AE6); assert_eq!(format!("{bytes_result:02x}"), "ebea8483c5b21ae61081786be10f9704ce8975e1e5b505c03f6ab8514ecc5c0c"); assert_eq!(format!("{bytes_result:02X}"), "EBEA8483C5B21AE61081786BE10F9704CE8975E1E5B505C03F6AB8514ECC5C0C"); assert_eq!( bytes_result, [ 0xEB, 0xEA, 0x84, 0x83, 0xC5, 0xB2, 0x1A, 0xE6, 0x10, 0x81, 0x78, 0x6B, 0xE1, 0x0F, 0x97, 0x04, 0xCE, 0x89, 0x75, 0xE1, 0xE5, 0xB5, 0x05, 0xC0, 0x3F, 0x6A, 0xB8, 0x51, 0x4E, 0xCC, 0x5C, 0x0C ] )
More Information
For a more detailed exploration of rs_sha256
, an overview of other available cryptographic functions, and an introduction to the broader rs_shield
project, please consult the RustyShield project page on crates.io.
Contributions
Potential contributors are encouraged to consult the contribution guidelines on our GitHub page.
License
This project is licensed under GPL-2.0-only.
References
[^1]: National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2015). Secure Hash Standard (SHS). FIPS PUB 180-4
[^2]: Linus Torvalds. (2005). Git: A distributed version control system. Software: Practice and Experience, 41(1), 79-88. DOI:10.1002/spe.1006
[^3]: Krawczyk, H., Bellare, M., & Canetti, R. (1997). HMAC: Keyed-Hashing for Message Authentication. RFC 2104
[^4]: Merkle, R. C. (1988). A Digital Signature Based on a Conventional Encryption Function. Link
[^5]: Bloom, B. H. (1970). Space/time trade-offs in hash coding with allowable errors. Communications of the ACM, 13(7), 422-426. DOI:10.1145/362686.362692
Note: The references have been provided as per the best knowledge as of Jun 02, 2023.