[anonsec] (resend) Problem/Applicability Statement WGLC summary and RFC publication request

Miika Komu miika at iki.fi
Tue Mar 6 08:25:19 PST 2007


On Tue, 6 Mar 2007, Yu-Shun Wang wrote:

>> HIP is also based on IPsec, so the implicit suggestion here that HIP is 
>> vurnerable to TCP spoofing attacks is untrue. HIP modifies TCP checksums, 
>> but this occurs using IPsec. I'd just suggest dropping the HIP reference in 
>> the text.
>
> The new wording specifically says "TCP-specific modifications"
> which exclude SCTP and HIP, vs. the original text "Such
> modifications" which can mislead readers regarding your concern.
> I personally think the new wording is clear enough. Feel free
> to provide text if you think it's not clear.

Ok, I agree now that the current text is fine.

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Miika Komu                                       http://www.iki.fi/miika/


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