RFC 5083 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2007

Cryptographic Message Syntax Authenticated-Enveloped-Data Content Type

Overview

RFC 5083, “Cryptographic Message Syntax Authenticated-Enveloped-Data Content Type”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 2007 by R. Housley. It updates RFC 3852. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document describes an additional content type for the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS). The authenticated-enveloped-data content type is intended for use with authenticated encryption modes. All of the various key management techniques that are supported in the CMS enveloped-data content type are also supported by the CMS authenticated-enveloped-data content type. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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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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This RFC updates
RFC 3852
Other RFCs from 2007

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