DocumentCode
3392695
Title
Probable plaintext cryptanalysis of the IP security protocols
Author
Bellovin, Steven M.
Author_Institution
AT&T Labs. Res., USA
fYear
1997
fDate
10-11 Feb 1997
Firstpage
52
Lastpage
59
Abstract
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is in the process of adopting standards for IP-layer encryption and authentication (IPSEC). We describe how “probable plaintext” can be used to aid in cryptanalytic attacks, and analyze the protocol to show how much probable plaintext is available. We also show how traffic analysis is a powerful aid to the cryptanalyst. We conclude by outlining some likely changes to the underlying protocols that may strengthen them against these attacks
Keywords
Internet; cryptography; message authentication; telecommunication standards; telecommunication traffic; transport protocols; IETF; IP layer authentication standards; IP layer encryption standards; IP security protocols; Internet Engineering Task Force; cryptanalytic attacks; probable plaintext cryptanalysis; traffic analysis; Authentication; Costs; Cryptography; Electronic mail; Humans; Internet; Investments; Protocols; Search engines; Security;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Network and Distributed System Security, 1997. Proceedings., 1997 Symposium on
Conference_Location
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN
0-8186-7767-8
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/NDSS.1997.579220
Filename
579220
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