A software supply chain uses cryptographic hashes to verify component integrity. Which failure mode becomes likely when a weak hashing algorithm with poor collision resistance is employed?

💡 Explanation

A weak hashing algorithm makes malicious component substitution likely, because its poor collision resistance leads to different components producing the same hash value, therefore malicious replacements are not detected, rather than computational costs, bandwidth, or system access being directly affected.

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