RFC 4982 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2007
WED · 29 JUL 2026
Support for Multiple Hash Algorithms in Cryptographically Generated Addresses
Overview
RFC 4982, “Support for Multiple Hash Algorithms in Cryptographically Generated Addresses”, is a Proposed Standard document published in July 2007 by M. Bagnulo, J. Arkko. It updates RFC 3972. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document analyzes the implications of recent attacks on commonly used hash functions on Cryptographically Generated Addresses (CGAs) and updates the CGA specification to support multiple hash algorithms. [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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