In proxy signature schemes,the proxy signer B is permitted to produce a signature on behalf of the original signer A. However,exposure of proxy signing keys can be the most devastating attack on a proxy signature sche...In proxy signature schemes,the proxy signer B is permitted to produce a signature on behalf of the original signer A. However,exposure of proxy signing keys can be the most devastating attack on a proxy signature scheme since any adversary can sign messages on behalf of the proxy signer. In this paper,we applied Dodis,et al.’s key-insulation mechanism and proposed an Identity-Based (ID-based) Key-Insulated Proxy Signature (IBKIPS) scheme with secure key-updates. The proposed scheme is strong key-insulated and perfectly key-insulated. Our scheme also supports unbounded period numbers and random-access key-updates.展开更多
Chameleon hash is the main primitive to construct a chameleon signature scheme which provides nonrepudiation and non-transferability simultaneously. However, the initial chameleon hash schemes suffer from the key expo...Chameleon hash is the main primitive to construct a chameleon signature scheme which provides nonrepudiation and non-transferability simultaneously. However, the initial chameleon hash schemes suffer from the key exposure problem： non-transferability is based on an unsound assumption that the designated receiver is willing to abuse his private key regardless of its exposure. Recently, several key-exposure-free chameleon hashes have been constructed based on RSA assumption and SDH （strong Diffie-Hellman） assumption. In this paper, we propose a factoring-based chameleon hash scheme which is proven to enjoy all advantages of the previous schemes. In order to support it, we propose a variant Rabin signature scheme which is proven secure against a new type of attack in the random oracle model.展开更多
To deal with the key-exposure problem in signature systems, a new framework named parallel key-insulated signature (PKIS) was introduced, and a concrete PKIS scheme was proposed. Compared with traditional key-insulate...To deal with the key-exposure problem in signature systems, a new framework named parallel key-insulated signature (PKIS) was introduced, and a concrete PKIS scheme was proposed. Compared with traditional key-insulated signature (KIS) schemes, the proposed PKIS scheme allows a frequent updating for temporary secret keys without increasing the risk of helper key-exposure. Moreover, the proposed PKIS scheme does not collapse even if some (not all) of the helper keys and some of the temporary secret keys are simultaneously exposed. As a result, the security of the PKIS scheme is greatly enhanced, and the damage caused by key-exposure is successfully minimized.展开更多
The only known construction of key-insulated signature(KIS) that can be proven secure in the standard model is based on the approach of using double signing. That is,the scheme requires two signatures:a signature with...The only known construction of key-insulated signature(KIS) that can be proven secure in the standard model is based on the approach of using double signing. That is,the scheme requires two signatures:a signature with a master key and a signature with the signer's secret key. This folklore construction method leads to an ineffcient scheme. Therefore it is desirable to devise an effcient KIS scheme. We present the first scheme with such a construction. Our construction derives from some variations of the Waters' signature scheme. It is computationally effcient and the signatures are short. The scheme is provably secure based on the diffculty of computational Diffe-Hellman(CDH) problem in the standard model.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 60573032, 60773092, 90604036, 60873229, 60903178, 60672072, 60832003)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (No. Y106505)
文摘In proxy signature schemes,the proxy signer B is permitted to produce a signature on behalf of the original signer A. However,exposure of proxy signing keys can be the most devastating attack on a proxy signature scheme since any adversary can sign messages on behalf of the proxy signer. In this paper,we applied Dodis,et al.’s key-insulation mechanism and proposed an Identity-Based (ID-based) Key-Insulated Proxy Signature (IBKIPS) scheme with secure key-updates. The proposed scheme is strong key-insulated and perfectly key-insulated. Our scheme also supports unbounded period numbers and random-access key-updates.
基金This work is partially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grants No. 10271042 and No. 60373085.
文摘Chameleon hash is the main primitive to construct a chameleon signature scheme which provides nonrepudiation and non-transferability simultaneously. However, the initial chameleon hash schemes suffer from the key exposure problem： non-transferability is based on an unsound assumption that the designated receiver is willing to abuse his private key regardless of its exposure. Recently, several key-exposure-free chameleon hashes have been constructed based on RSA assumption and SDH （strong Diffie-Hellman） assumption. In this paper, we propose a factoring-based chameleon hash scheme which is proven to enjoy all advantages of the previous schemes. In order to support it, we propose a variant Rabin signature scheme which is proven secure against a new type of attack in the random oracle model.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 90704003, 60573030, 60673077, 60703030)
文摘To deal with the key-exposure problem in signature systems, a new framework named parallel key-insulated signature (PKIS) was introduced, and a concrete PKIS scheme was proposed. Compared with traditional key-insulated signature (KIS) schemes, the proposed PKIS scheme allows a frequent updating for temporary secret keys without increasing the risk of helper key-exposure. Moreover, the proposed PKIS scheme does not collapse even if some (not all) of the helper keys and some of the temporary secret keys are simultaneously exposed. As a result, the security of the PKIS scheme is greatly enhanced, and the damage caused by key-exposure is successfully minimized.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 60773092,60873229,60903178 and 60672072)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (No. Y106505)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No. 2010B09614)the Foundation of Hohai University (No. 2084/409265)
文摘The only known construction of key-insulated signature(KIS) that can be proven secure in the standard model is based on the approach of using double signing. That is,the scheme requires two signatures:a signature with a master key and a signature with the signer's secret key. This folklore construction method leads to an ineffcient scheme. Therefore it is desirable to devise an effcient KIS scheme. We present the first scheme with such a construction. Our construction derives from some variations of the Waters' signature scheme. It is computationally effcient and the signatures are short. The scheme is provably secure based on the diffculty of computational Diffe-Hellman(CDH) problem in the standard model.
