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"what is the problem with using challenge handshake authentication protocol (chap) as an authentication protocol?"

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Its use of the message digest 5 (MD5) hash algorithm for security.

CHAP uses a combination of MD5 hashing and a challenge-response mechanism, and authenticates without sending passwords as plaintext over the network. The security of the MD5 hash function is severely compromised.

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