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July 26, 2015, 11:01:48 AM
Last edit: July 26, 2015, 11:13:54 AM by jim618
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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.

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July 26, 2015, 09:18:42 PM
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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.
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