Method Nettle.Hash()->crypt_hash_pike()

Method crypt_hash_pike

string(7bit) crypt_hash_pike(string(8bit) password, string(8bit) salt, int(0..) rounds)

Description

Password hashing function in crypt_md5()-style.

Almost implements the algorithm described in http://www.akkadia.org/drepper/SHA-crypt.txt.

This function is provided for compatibility with hashes generated by Pike 8.0.1876 and earlier.

It differs from crypt_hash() for passwords that have a length that is a power of 2 (phase 11).

The password memory will be cleared before released.

Rounds will never be set to less than 1000. If rounds is 0 it will be set to 5000.

Note

Do not use unless you know what you are doing!

See also

crypt_md5(), crypt_hash()