Truncation attacks on MACs

Mitchell, Chris J

(2003)

Mitchell, Chris J (2003) Truncation attacks on MACs. Electronics Letters, 39 (20).

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Abstract

A new type of attack on message authentication codes (MACs) is introduced which takes advantage of possible weaknesses in interfaces to hardware security modules. In particular, if a module does not fix the degree of MAC truncation employed, then potentially serious attacks are possible.

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Item TypeJournal Article
TitleTruncation attacks on MACs
AuthorsMitchell, Chris J
Uncontrolled Keywordssecurity systems, cipher, authentication, hardware
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doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1049/el:20030921

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This is the final draft version of the paper that appeared in 'Electronics Letters', 39(20), June 2003.

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