Add DRBG_CONT_FIPS_E to FAQ + v6,v7 delta start#260
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Pull request overview
Updates the wolfSSL FIPS FAQ documentation to cover (1) new/changed algorithms in v6/v7 relative to v5 and (2) guidance for handling DRBG continuous test failures (e.g., DRBG_CONT_FIPS_E) in long-running applications.
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- Added a “v5 → v6/v7 what’s new” section listing newly supported algorithms/features.
- Added a new FAQ entry explaining
DRBG_CONT_FIPS_E/RNG_FAILURE_Ebehavior in long-lived processes and recommended mitigations. - Updated the introduction page “Last Updated” date and added TOC links to the new sections.
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| File | Description |
|---|---|
| wolfSSL-FIPS-FAQ/src/section02.md | Adds v6/v7 delta notes and a new long-running DRBG error FAQ entry. |
| wolfSSL-FIPS-FAQ/src/section01.md | Updates “Last Updated” and adds TOC entries pointing to the new section02 content. |
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Add v6, v7 delta updates since v5
Address the DRBG_CONT_FIPS_E in long lived apps.