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Topic: Bit-flipping attack mitigation in MultiBit HD (Read 781 times)

legendary
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https://multibit.org/blog/2015/07/25/bit-flipping-attack.html

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Here's a summary for developers:
AES encryption in CBC mode with known plain text format is open to manipulation by a malicious man-in-the-middle. If you're a developer sending AES messages around (even over HTTPS), make sure you include a MAC to ensure no manipulation has taken place in transit.

That was a really interesting blog post, thanks for the link.  I don't Multibit HD but I appreciate the insight on the interaction of AES and HTTPS.
legendary
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https://multibit.org/blog/2015/07/25/bit-flipping-attack.html

(edit)
Here's a summary for developers:
AES encryption in CBC mode with known plain text format is open to manipulation by a malicious man-in-the-middle. If you're a developer sending AES messages around (even over HTTPS), make sure you include a MAC to ensure no manipulation has taken place in transit.
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