RFC 1319 · HISTORIC · 1992
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
The MD2 Message-Digest Algorithm
Overview
RFC 1319, “The MD2 Message-Digest Algorithm”, is a Historic document published in April 1992 by B. Kaliski. It has been obsoleted by RFC 6149 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the MD2 message-digest algorithm. The algorithm takes as input a message of arbitrary length and produces as output a 128-bit "fingerprint" or "message digest" of the input. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard.
What “Historic” means
A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.
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Relationships to other RFCs
Other RFCs from 1992
- RFC 1318 Definitions of Managed Objects for Parallel-printer-like Hardware Devices
- RFC 1320 The MD4 Message-Digest Algorithm
- RFC 1317 Definitions of Managed Objects for RS-232-like Hardware Devices
- RFC 1321 The MD5 Message-Digest Algorithm
- RFC 1316 Definitions of Managed Objects for Character Stream Devices
- RFC 1322 A Unified Approach to Inter-Domain Routing
- RFC 1315 Management Information Base for Frame Relay DTEs
- RFC 1323 TCP Extensions for High Performance