Security Considerations Regarding Compression Dictionaries
draft-handte-httpbis-dict-sec-00
| Document | Type | Expired Internet-Draft (individual) | ||
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| Author | Felix Handte | |||
| Last updated | 2020-05-01 (latest revision 2019-10-29) | |||
| Replaces | draft-kucherawy-httpbis-dict-sec | |||
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Abstract
Dictionary-based compression enables better performance, but brings state into the process of compression, with all the complexities that follow. This document explores the security implications of this technique in the context of internet protocols and enumerates known risks and mitigations.
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