Cryptographically Generated Addresses (CGA)

Aura, Tuomas (2003) Cryptographically Generated Addresses (CGA).

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Abstract

Cryptographically generated addresses (CGA) are IPv6 addresses some address bits are generated by hashing the address owner's public key. The address owner uses the corresponding private key to assert address ownership and to sign messages sent from the address without a PKI pr other security infrastructure. This paper describes a generic CGS format that can be used in multiple applications. Our focus is on removing the weaknesses of earlier proposals and on the ease of implementation. A major contribution of this paper is a hash extension technique that increases the effective hash length beyond the 64-bit limit of earlier proposals.

EPrint Type:	White Paper
Additional Information:	STIndustries Security Whitepaper - http://www.stindustries.net
Uncontrolled Keywords:	IPv6 Security Address Cryptographically
Subjects:	Security Architecture
ID Code:	184
Deposited By:	Mr David Mills
Deposited On:	27 February 2006

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