Diffie-Hellman Proof-of-Possession Algorithms
RFC 6955, “Diffie-Hellman Proof-of-Possession Algorithms”, is a Proposed Standard document published in May 2013 by J. Schaad, H. Prafullchandra. It obsoletes RFC 2875. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This document describes two methods for producing an integrity check value from a Diffie-Hellman key pair and one method for producing an integrity check value from an Elliptic Curve key pair. This behavior is needed for such operations as creating the signature of a Public-Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS) #10 Certification Request. These algorithms are designed to provide a Proof-of-Possession of the private key and not to be a general purpose signing algorithm.
This document obsoletes RFC 2875.
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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