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MD2 (hash function)

The MD2 Message-Digest Algorithm is an obsolete cryptographic hash function developed by Ronald Rivest in 1989. The algorithm is optimized for 8-bit computers. MD2 is specified in IETF RFC 1319. The "MD" in MD2 stands for "Message Digest".

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Designers
Ronald Rivest
Digest sizes
128 bits
First published
August 1989
Rounds
18
Series
MD2, MD4, MD5, MD6

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MD2 (hash function)

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MD2 (hash function)

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Designers · 1
MD2 (hash function) → Ronald Rivest
Digest sizes · 1
MD2 (hash function) → 128 bits
First published · 1
MD2 (hash function) → August 1989
Rounds · 1
MD2 (hash function) → 18
Series · 1
MD2 (hash function) → MD2, MD4, MD5, MD6

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md2 hash function message algorithm compression attack block ietf security ronald rivest 1989 digest md4 md5 md6 auxiliary time complexity

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MD2 (hash function)DesignersRonald Rivest1.00infobox
MD2 (hash function)Digest sizes128 bits1.00infobox
MD2 (hash function)First publishedAugust 19891.00infobox
MD2 (hash function)Rounds181.00infobox
MD2 (hash function)SeriesMD2, MD4, MD5, MD61.00infobox

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