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List:       mozilla-crypto
Subject:    Re: Compromising SSL Communications
From:       Nelson B <NOnelsonSPAM () NObolyard ! comSPAM ! netscape ! com>
Date:       2003-04-10 0:35:41
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macpherson wrote:
> I apologize if this is the wrong forum but  I have a general question
> regarding SSL security.
> 
> What prevents the enemy from discovering a symmetric key in transit and then
> using that key to decrypt the subsequent transaction?

No symmetric key is sent "in the clear" over the net.


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Nelson B


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