Re: EC "raw"

Any feedback on this?


On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 12:01 PM, Richard Barnes <rlb@ipv.sx> wrote:

> Couple of questions about the "raw" import format for EC keys.
>
> 1. Is there a better / more free reference than X9.62 available?  It would
> really be better if every implementor didn't have to purchase a copy from
> ANSI.
>
> 2. The specification currently does not require validation that the
> provided octet string actually represents a point on the curve.  If X9.62
> does such a check (not having a copy, I don't know), then it seems like
> there should be spec language on what to do if the check fails.
>
> --Richard
>
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