chosen-ciphertext attack
chosen-ciphertext attack · chosen-ciphertext attacks
An attack on a cryptosystem that relies on the attacker's ability to choose any…An attack on a cryptosystem that relies on the attacker's ability to choose any ciphertext of their liking and decrypt it into the corresponding plaintext with that system and key. More powerful than a chosen-plaintext attack.
Meaning
1 sensesAn attack on a cryptosystem that relies on the attacker's ability to choose any ciphertext of their liking and decrypt it into the corresponding plaintext with that system and key. More powerful than a chosen-plaintext attack.
The ElGamal encryption system is resistant against chosen-plaintext attacks, but not against chosen-ciphertext attacks.
Forms
plural: chosen-ciphertext attacks| Singular | chosen-ciphertext attack |
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