Formal verification of the extensible authentication protocol using SPIN

H. K. Jnanamurthy, Manu S.hegde, Sanjay Singh

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Abstract

The Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) is a framework for transporting authentication credentials. EAP offers simpler interoperability and compatibility across authentication methods. In this paper, we have modeled the Extensible Authentication Protocol is modeled as a finite state machine. Then the model is checked for conformance with its specifications to detect possible flaws. The various entities in our model are Authenticator, EAP Server, User and User Database. The messages exchanged between various entities are modeled as transitions. The model is represented in PROMELA. Then the model is verified using SPIN model checker. This enables us to check working of protocol before implementation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Computational Science, Engineering and Information, CCSEIT 2012
Pages365-371
Number of pages7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12-12-2012
Event2nd International Conference on Computational Science, Engineering and Information, CCSEIT 2012 - Coimbatore, India
Duration: 26-10-201228-10-2012

Conference

Conference2nd International Conference on Computational Science, Engineering and Information, CCSEIT 2012
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityCoimbatore
Period26-10-1228-10-12

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Software
  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Computer Networks and Communications

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