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Re: [TLS] SCSV vs RI when both specified. Was: Updated draft

Michael D'Errico <mike-list@pobox.com> Mon, 21 December 2009 17:53 UTC

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Subject: Re: [TLS] SCSV vs RI when both specified. Was: Updated draft
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I agree we need to publish ASAP, but if consensus is (1), then I need
to change my (running) code since it currently does (2).

Mike



Dr Stephen Henson wrote:
> Michael D'Errico wrote:
>> So what's the consensus on this?
>>
>>   1) client MUST not send both signals, and a server MUST abort
>>      if it sees both
>>
>> or
>>
>>   2) client MAY send both signals, and the server MUST ignore
>>      SCSV when RI is present
>>
>> I prefer (2) since there is no security problem with the client sending
>> both -- the only problem is the current wording in the spec.  Remember
>> the spec is currently a DRAFT, and that means it is open to changes!  I
>> don't understand the reluctance to clarify this.
>>
> 
> I'd have a minor preference for #2 but I'd also vote for option #3
> 
> 3) Couldn't give a toss just get the fecking spec finalised, OK?
> 
> ;-)
> 
> Steve.

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