RFC 2948 (rfc2948) - Page 1 of 6
Telnet Encryption: DES3 64 bit Output Feedback
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Network Working Group J. Altman
Request for Comments: 2948 Columbia University
Category: Standards Track September 2000
Telnet Encryption: DES3 64 bit Output Feedback
Status of this Memo
This document specifies an Internet standards track protocol for the
Internet community, and requests discussion and suggestions for
improvements. Please refer to the current edition of the "Internet
Official Protocol Standards" (STD 1) for the standardization state
and status of this protocol. Distribution of this memo is unlimited.
Copyright Notice
Copyright (C) The Internet Society (2000). All Rights Reserved.
Abstract
This document specifies how to use the Triple-DES (data encryption
standard) encryption algorithm in output feedback mode with the
telnet encryption option.
1. Command Names and Codes
Encryption Type
DES3_OFB64 4
Suboption Commands
OFB64_IV 1
OFB64_IV_OK 2
OFB64_IV_BAD 3
2. Command Meanings
IAC SB ENCRYPT IS DES3_OFB64 OFB64_IV IAC SE
The sender of this command generates a random 8 byte initial
vector, and sends it to the other side of the connection using the
OFB64_IV command. The initial vector is sent in clear text. Only
the side of the connection that is WILL ENCRYPT may send the
OFB64_IV command.
Altman Standards Track
