FalseStart allows the TLS client to send application data before receiving and verifying the server Finished message. This allows an attacker to launch a man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attack to force the TLS client to encrypt the first flight of application_data records using the attacker’s chosen cipher suite from the client’s list. To avoid downgrade attacks, TLS clients only allow FalseStart when their strongest cipher suites are negotiated.
This advisory update provides a routine maintenance of the list of cipher suites that can be used with FalseStart. This update has no impact on connectivity or interoperability.
What is the scope of the advisory?
To announce the availability of an update to the list of cipher suites that can be used with FalseStart.
What does the update do?
The update provides the latest list of cipher suites that can be used with FalseStart. This update has no impact on connectivity or interoperability.
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