RFC 8467 · EXPERIMENTAL · 2018
THU · 30 JUL 2026
Padding Policies for Extension Mechanisms for DNS (EDNS )
Overview
RFC 8467, “Padding Policies for Extension Mechanisms for DNS (EDNS )”, is an Experimental document published in October 2018 by A. Mayrhofer. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
RFC 7830 specifies the "Padding" option for Extension Mechanisms for DNS (EDNS(0)) but does not specify the actual padding length for specific applications. This memo lists the possible options ("padding policies"), discusses the implications of each option, and provides a recommended (experimental) option.
What “Experimental” means
Describes a specification that is part of a research or development effort, published so the community can gain experience with it.
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