On Mon, Jul 08, 2024 at 10:46:29AM -0500, Orie Steele wrote:
> Because of how COSE handles bulk encryption, any new algorithm that
> encrypts a content encryption key needs to explain how that key is
> protected from cross mode attacks.
> 
> Laurence's proposal for HPKE specific enc structure seems the most viable
> to me.

Yes, it is very much in the right direction.

One issue is handling layer0. I think the easiest way would be to use
null (0xF6) for next algorithm on layer0.

Then there could be full depth instead of traditional Encrypt0/0/1/2+
split. Not that I know any reason to use 2+.




-Ilari

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