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Term

ciphertext auto-key

"Cryptographic logic that uses previous cipher text to generate a key stream." [C4009, A1523] (See: KAK.)

Senses

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"Cryptographic logic that uses previous cipher text to generate a key stream." [C4009, A1523] (See: KAK.)

Deprecated Term: IDOCs SHOULD NOT use this term; it is neither well-known nor precisely defined. Instead, use terms associated with modes that are defined in standards, such as CBC, CFB, and OFB.

References
  • IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)Jan 06, 2026
    RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)
    https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txt
    RFC 4949 is published by the IETF Trust and marked as "Distribution of this memo is unlimited". Verify IETF Trust copyright/licensing terms for reuse.
    Source: IETF RFC 4949 (rfc-editor.org).