Encrypt is an XOR algorithm using a 32 bit pseudo-random generated key
based on the seed that is passed in as the second parameter of the
function. The result is then UUEncoded.
It is not 'industrial strength', i.e. its not as good as as 56-bit DES,
but it is not bad and, at the time, exportable.
--
Tom Jordahl [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Allaire Development http://www.allaire.com
Chris Evans wrote:
>
> Is there any information about the strength or algorithm used by the native
> encrypt /decrypt functions used in CF? Is it using an established algorithm
> like DES or Blowfish, or is it just something a programmer at Allaire
> whipped up?
>
> Chris Evans
> Webmaster, Victoria's Secret Catalog
> http://www.VictoriasSecret.com
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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