Use of the ML-DSA Signature Algorithm in the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS)
draft-ietf-lamps-cms-ml-dsa-07

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Subject: Protocol Action: 'Use of the ML-DSA Signature Algorithm in the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS)' to Proposed Standard (draft-ietf-lamps-cms-ml-dsa-06.txt)

The IESG has approved the following document:
- 'Use of the ML-DSA Signature Algorithm in the Cryptographic Message
   Syntax (CMS)'
  (draft-ietf-lamps-cms-ml-dsa-06.txt) as Proposed Standard

This document is the product of the Limited Additional Mechanisms for PKIX
and SMIME Working Group.

The IESG contact persons are Paul Wouters and Deb Cooley.

A URL of this Internet-Draft is:
https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-ietf-lamps-cms-ml-dsa/

Ballot Text

Technical Summary

   The Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm (ML-DSA), as
   defined in FIPS 204, is a post-quantum digital signature scheme that
   aims to be secure against an adversary in possession of a
   Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC).  This document
   specifies the conventions for using the ML-DSA signature algorithm
   with the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS).  In addition, the
   algorithm identifier and public key syntax are provided.

Working Group Summary

   There is support in the LAMPS WG for this document.  The discussion was
   very active, and LAMPS WG consensus was reached.

   Even though this particular draft does not specify private key format, 
   the discussion around that topic had to be concluded before this draft 
   could move forward.  There was much controversy, especially about the private 
   key format.  The LAMPS WG reached a place that everyone can live with the result,
   even if everyone is not happy.  That is, the document represents a
   place where all parties are equally unhappy.

Document Quality 

  Only ASN.1 is used and it compiles without error. 

Personnel

   The Document Shepherd for this document is Russ Housley. The Responsible
   Area Director is Deb Cooley.

RFC Editor Note