Re: [TLS] Constant-time Algorithms

Michael D'Errico <mike-list@pobox.com> Mon, 17 May 2021 23:56 UTC

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From: Michael D'Errico <mike-list@pobox.com>
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Subject: Re: [TLS] Constant-time Algorithms
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Also, is it necessary for a TLS client to care about implementing
algorithms in constant time, or is this only of concern to servers?

Thanks,

Mike



On 5/14/21 14:56, Michael D'Errico wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Is there a list somewhere stating which parts of TLS
> require constant-time algorithms?
>
> Mike