RFC 4402 · HISTORIC · 2006

A Pseudo-Random Function for the Kerberos V Generic Security Service Application Program Interface Mechanism

Overview

RFC 4402, “A Pseudo-Random Function for the Kerberos V Generic Security Service Application Program Interface Mechanism”, is a Historic document published in February 2006 by N. Williams. It has been obsoleted by RFC 7802 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document defines the Pseudo-Random Function (PRF) for the Kerberos V mechanism for the Generic Security Service Application Program Interface (GSS-API), based on the PRF defined for the Kerberos V cryptographic framework, for keying application protocols given an established Kerberos V GSS-API security context. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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What “Historic” means

A specification that has been superseded or is otherwise no longer recommended for use.

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