RFC 2315 · INFORMATIONAL · 1998
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
PKCS #7: Cryptographic Message Syntax Version 1.5
Overview
RFC 2315, “PKCS #7: Cryptographic Message Syntax Version 1.5”, is an Informational document published in March 1998 by B. Kaliski. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes a general syntax for data that may have cryptography applied to it, such as digital signatures and digital envelopes. This memo provides information for the Internet community. It does not specify an Internet standard of any kind.
What “Informational” means
Published for the general information of the community. It does not define an IETF standard and carries no standards-track status.
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