Fast correlation attacks based on turbo code techniques

Thomas Johansson, Fredrik Jönsson

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Abstract

This paper describes new methods for fast correlation attacks on stream ciphers, based on techniques used for constructing and decoding the by now famous turbo codes. The proposed algorithm consists of two parts, a preprocessing part and a decoding part. The preprocessing part identifies several parallel convolutional codes, embedded in the code generated by the LFSR, all sharing the same information bits. The decoding part then finds the correct information bits through an iterative decoding procedure. This provides the initial state of the LFSR.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Cryptology – CRYPTO 1999
Subtitle of host publication19th Annual International Cryptology Conference, Proceedings
EditorsMichael Wiener
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages181-197
Number of pages17
ISBN (Print)3540663479, 9783540663478
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999
Externally publishedYes
Event19th Annual International Cryptology Conference, CRYPTO 1999 - Santa Barbara, United States
Duration: 1999-Aug-151999-Aug-19

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume1666
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference19th Annual International Cryptology Conference, CRYPTO 1999
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySanta Barbara
Period99-08-1599-08-19

Keywords

  • Convolutional codes
  • Correlation attacks
  • Iterative decoding
  • Stream ciphers
  • Turbo codes

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