RFC 2385 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 1998
MON · 14 SEP 2026
Protection of BGP Sessions via the TCP MD5 Signature Option
Overview
RFC 2385, “Protection of BGP Sessions via the TCP MD5 Signature Option”, is a Proposed Standard document published in August 1998 by A. Heffernan. It has since been updated by RFC 6691. It has been obsoleted by RFC 5925 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo describes a TCP extension to enhance security for BGP. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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