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Mikero
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That technique from the code is known as "ciphertext stealing""ciphertext stealing". We usually use it with CBC, but your client seem to be using ECB.

So yes, it has the flaw of using the insecure ECB mode.

That technique from the code is known as "ciphertext stealing". We usually use it with CBC, but your client seem to be using ECB.

So yes, it has the flaw of using the insecure ECB mode.

That technique from the code is known as "ciphertext stealing". We usually use it with CBC, but your client seem to be using ECB.

So yes, it has the flaw of using the insecure ECB mode.

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DannyNiu
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That technique from the code is known as "ciphertext stealing". We usually use it with CBC, but your client seem to be using ECB.

So yes, it has the flaw of using the insecure ECB mode.