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Re: [TLS] SSL Renegotiation DOS

Dr Stephen Henson <lists@drh-consultancy.demon.co.uk> Tue, 15 March 2011 15:48 UTC

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On 15/03/2011 15:39, Joe Orton wrote:
> 
> I recall a complaint that some mobile browser was known to initiate 
> renegs, but I can't find a reference for that; it might have been 
> off-line discussion.  I'd be interested to hear any further data on 
> that.
> 

It was mentioned in the openssl-dev list a couple of times. The title was
"Renegotiation denied wrong?" around Nov 23rd 2009.

Steve.	
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