Re[2]: ESP with stream ciphers

[John H Wilson <John_H_Wilson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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On 4/15, Stephen Kent wrote:

>     As for stream ciphers for which an offset is employed for crypto
>synch, the offset value size will vary depending on the algorithm.  But, at
>least the size of these values is fixed as part of the SA negotiation
>process and not variable.

Why doesn't the offset value depend on the (potential) length of the stream, 
rather than the encryption algorithm involved?

John

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