RFC 6448 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2011
SUN · 14 JUN 2026
The Unencrypted Form of Kerberos 5 KRB-CRED Message
Overview
RFC 6448, “The Unencrypted Form of Kerberos 5 KRB-CRED Message”, is a Proposed Standard document published in November 2011 by R. Yount. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
The Kerberos 5 KRB-CRED message is used to transfer Kerberos credentials between applications. When used with a secure transport, the unencrypted form of the KRB-CRED message may be desirable. This document describes the unencrypted form of the KRB-CRED message. [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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