RFC 9077 · PROPOSED STANDARD · 2021

NSEC and NSEC3: TTLs and Aggressive Use

Overview

RFC 9077, “NSEC and NSEC3: TTLs and Aggressive Use”, is a Proposed Standard document published in July 2021 by P. van Dijk. It updates RFC 4034, RFC 4035, RFC 5155, RFC 8198. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.

Abstract

Due to a combination of unfortunate wording in earlier documents, aggressive use of NSEC and NSEC3 records may deny the existence of names far beyond the intended lifetime of a denial. This document changes the definition of the NSEC and NSEC3 TTL to correct that situation. This document updates RFCs 4034, 4035, 5155, and 8198.

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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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Relationships to other RFCs
This RFC updates
RFC 4034 RFC 4035 RFC 5155 RFC 8198
Other RFCs from 2021

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