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Unfortunate History of Transient Numeric Identifiers
draft-irtf-pearg-numeric-ids-history-02

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Document Type Expired Internet-Draft (pearg RG)
Authors Fernando Gont , Ivan Arce
Last updated 2020-10-18 (Latest revision 2020-04-16)
Replaces draft-gont-numeric-ids-history
Stream Internet Research Task Force (IRTF)
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This Internet-Draft is no longer active. A copy of the expired Internet-Draft can be found at:
https://www.ietf.org/archive/id/draft-irtf-pearg-numeric-ids-history-02.txt

Abstract

This document analyzes the timeline of the specification and implementation of different types of "transient numeric identifiers" used in IETF protocols, and how the security and privacy properties of such protocols have been affected as a result of it. It provides empirical evidence that advice in this area is warranted.

Authors

Fernando Gont
Ivan Arce

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