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RFC 3560: Use of the RSAES-OAEP Key Transport Algorithm in Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS)

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This document describes the conventions for using the RSAES-OAEP key transport algorithm with the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS). The CMS specifies the enveloped-data content type, which consists of an encrypted content and encrypted content-encryption keys for one or more recipients. The RSAES-OAEP key transport algorithm can be used to encrypt content-encryption keys for intended recipients. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC3560
Published
July 2003
Authors
R. Housley
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
sec
Pages
18
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