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RFC 8708: Use of the HSS/LMS Hash-Based Signature Algorithm in the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS)

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Current version: RFC 9708 — Use of the HSS/LMS Hash-Based Signature Algorithm in the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS)

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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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Document ID
RFC8708
Published
February 2020
Authors
R. Housley
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
sec
Pages
14
Also known as
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Obsoleted by:
RFC 9708

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