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Prime numbers generated by RSA key may be composites

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      The test for primality in the RSAKey class is not as strong as it could be. This means that there is
      a finite chance that the key generated will be composed of one or more composite numbers. This
      would make factoring the key easier and thus deducing the secret key easier.

            fyellinsunw Frank Yellin (Inactive)
            duke J. Duke
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