RFC 6562 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2012
MON · 27 JUL 2026
Guidelines for the Use of Variable Bit Rate Audio with Secure RTP
Overview
RFC 6562, “Guidelines for the Use of Variable Bit Rate Audio with Secure RTP”, is a Proposed Standard document published in March 2012 by C. Perkins, JM. Valin. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo discusses potential security issues that arise when using variable bit rate (VBR) audio with the secure RTP profile. Guidelines to mitigate these issues are suggested. [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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