Security analysis of two authentication and key agreement protocols based on multi-server architecture

Prabhakar, N V S S, Talari, Surendra, Jangirala, Srinivas and Vangapa, Prasad (2024) Security analysis of two authentication and key agreement protocols based on multi-server architecture. In: 2023 4th International Conference on Intelligent Technologies (CONIT), 21-23 June 2024, Bangalore, India.

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Abstract

This paper delves into the critical security and privacy challenges associated with the integration of Multi-Server architecture with IoT devices to enhance authentication solutions. Our focus revolves around the examination of protocols proposed by Kumar and Om [1] and Haq et al. [3]. Through an in-depth cryptanalysis of these schemes, we uncover vulnerabilities and limitations, elucidating their susceptibility to various security failures. Kumar and Om’s scheme is revealed to be susceptible to issues such as incorrect login features, vulnerability to traceability attacks, and a lack of forward secrecy, along with the potential leakage of temporary information. In the case of Haq et al.’s scheme, identified weaknesses include compromises in user privacy and susceptibility to key compromise impersonation attacks. The paper underscores the paramount importance of mutual authentication between users and application servers, coupled with the negotiation of session keys to thwart key compromise impersonation attacks. In light of these findings, the paper advocates for the development of a novel, efficient, and secure multi-server authenticated key agreement scheme. Such a scheme should not only address existing security concerns but also be adaptable to diverse environments, including multi-application server scenarios and practical applications such as the Internet of Things, medical IoT, and smart homes.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Keywords: Authentication | Multi-Server | Internet of Things | Single Sign-On | Cryptanalysis
Subjects: Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Computer Science
Physical, Life and Health Sciences > Engineering and Technology
Social Sciences and humanities > Social Sciences > Social Sciences (General)
JGU School/Centre: Jindal Global Business School
Depositing User: Subhajit Bhattacharjee
Date Deposited: 20 Aug 2024 14:21
Last Modified: 06 Sep 2024 08:40
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1109/CONIT61985.2024.10626922
URI: https://pure.jgu.edu.in/id/eprint/8301

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