RFC 3713 · INFORMATIONAL · 2004
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
A Description of the Camellia Encryption Algorithm
Overview
RFC 3713, “A Description of the Camellia Encryption Algorithm”, is an Informational document published in April 2004 by M. Matsui, J. Nakajima, S. Moriai. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes the Camellia encryption algorithm. Camellia is a block cipher with 128-bit block size and 128-, 192-, and 256-bit keys. The algorithm description is presented together with key scheduling part and data randomizing part. This memo provides information for the Internet community.
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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