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COMP128-2 algorithm

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Micha? Dielehner - 12 Feb 2004 14:21 GMT
Hi

Does anyone know what algorithm is actually used as COMP128-2 or COMP128-3?
These algorithms (as everyone knows :) ) are used as combined A3/A8
algorithm in GSM networks.

I've already found implementation of COMP128 but haven't found anything
about the two mentioned above.

I'll be grateful for any information, link etc.
Thanks in advance
Will Spencer - 12 Feb 2004 22:07 GMT
On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 15:21:17 +0100, Micha³ Dielehner wrote:

> Does anyone know what algorithm is actually used as COMP128-2 or COMP128-3?
> These algorithms (as everyone knows :) ) are used as combined A3/A8
> algorithm in GSM networks.
> I've already found implementation of COMP128 but haven't found anything
> about the two mentioned above.

What you can get is here:

http://www.gsmworld.com/using/algorithms/docs/55205-600.pdf

3GPP TS 55.205 V6.0.0 (2002-12)
Technical Specification
3rd Generation Partnership Project;
Technical Specification Group Services and System Aspects;
Specification of the GSM-MILENAGE Algorithms:
An example algorithm set for the GSM
Authentication and Key Generation functions A3 and A8
(Release 6)

Why you can't get what you want is here:

GSM algorithms subject to application

The following example A3/A8 algorithm specifications are available to
qualified industry parties (GSM network operators and manufacturers of
eligible GSM equipment) on application to the GSM Association: COMP128

COMP128-2
COMP128-3

Application packs for the above algorithms can be requested from
security@gsm.org. A per-copy fee of EUR2,000 is chargeable to non-members
of the GSM Association wishing to receive these algorithm specifications.

<Insert usual derisive comments about Security Through Obscurity here>

Will
Webmaster: http://www.gsmsecurity.com
Micha? Dielehner - 16 Feb 2004 11:33 GMT
> What you can get is here:
[...]
> of the GSM Association wishing to receive these algorithm specifications.
> Will
> Webmaster: http://www.gsmsecurity.com

Thanks
 
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