HashAlgorithm.State Field

Definition

Represents the state of the hash computation.

protected: int State;
protected int State;
val mutable State : int
Protected State As Integer 

Field Value

Remarks

This field is used to prevent users from changing the key of a keyed hash algorithm during a hash operation. When a key change is legitimate, the value of this field is zero both before and after a hash operation. When a key change is not legitimate, the value of this field is nonzero.

Applies to