RFC 2898 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000

PKCS #5: Password-Based Cryptography Specification Version 2.0

Overview

RFC 2898, “PKCS #5: Password-Based Cryptography Specification Version 2.0”, is an Informational document published in September 2000 by B. Kaliski. It has been obsoleted by RFC 8018 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document provides recommendations for the implementation of password-based cryptography, covering key derivation functions, encryption schemes, message-authentication schemes, and ASN.1 syntax identifying the techniques. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

Abstract as published in the RFC, via rfc-editor.org.

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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Obsoleted by
RFC 8018
Other RFCs from 2000

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