RFC 8708 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2020

Use of the HSS/LMS Hash-Based Signature Algorithm in the Cryptographic Message Syntax

Overview

RFC 8708, “Use of the HSS/LMS Hash-Based Signature Algorithm in the Cryptographic Message Syntax”, is a Proposed Standard document published in February 2020 by R. Housley. It has been obsoleted by RFC 9708 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

This document specifies the conventions for using the Hierarchical Signature System (HSS) / Leighton-Micali Signature (LMS) hash-based signature algorithm with the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS). In addition, the algorithm identifier and public key syntax are provided. The HSS/LMS algorithm is one form of hash-based digital signature; it is described in RFC 8554.

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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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Obsoleted by
RFC 9708
Other RFCs from 2020

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