RFC 2985 · INFORMATIONAL · 2000

PKCS #9: Selected Object Classes and Attribute Types Version 2.0

Overview

RFC 2985, “PKCS #9: Selected Object Classes and Attribute Types Version 2.0”, is an Informational document published in November 2000 by M. Nystrom, B. Kaliski. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This memo represents a republication of PKCS #9 v2.0 from RSA Laboratories' Public-Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS) series, and change control is retained within the PKCS process. The body of this document, except for the security considerations section, is taken directly from that specification. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

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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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