On Mon, 9 Sep 2013, Daniel wrote: > Is there anyone on the lists qualified in ECC mathematics that can > confirm that?
NIST SP 800-90A, Rev 1 says: The Dual_EC_DRBG requires the specifications of an elliptic curve and two points on the elliptic curve. One of the following NIST approved curves with associated points shall be used in applications requiring certification under [FIPS 140]. More details about these curves may be found in [FIPS 186], the Digital Signature Standard. > And what ramifications it has, if any.. No. They are widely used curves and thus a good way to reduce conspiracy theories that they were chosen in some malicious way to subvert DRBG. -- Regards, ASK _______________________________________________ The cryptography mailing list cryptography@metzdowd.com http://www.metzdowd.com/mailman/listinfo/cryptography
