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RFC 4982: Support for Multiple Hash Algorithms in Cryptographically Generated Addresses (CGAs)
In plain English — editorial summary, not part of the RFC
This document analyzes the implications of recent attacks on commonly used hash functions on Cryptographically Generated Addresses (CGAs) and updates the CGA specification to support multiple hash algorithms. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
Document record
- Document ID
- RFC4982
- Published
- July 2007
- Authors
- M. Bagnulo; J. Arkko
- Status
- PROPOSED STANDARD
- Stream
- IETF
- Area
- —
- Pages
- 9
- Also known as
- —
- Updates:
- RFC 3972
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