An analysis of security threats to mobile IPv6. (29th September 2008)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Durr, Michael; Hunt, Ray
• Is Part Of: International journal of internet protocol technology. Volume 3:Number 2(2008)
• Page Start: 107
• Page End: 118
• Publication Date: 2008-09-29
• Subjects: MIPv6 -- triangular routing -- replay attacks -- flooding attacks -- binding update attacks -- return routability -- home tests -- care-of address tests -- CGA -- security threats -- cryptographically generated addresses -- mobile IPv6 -- internet protocol; File Transfer Protocol (Computer network protocol) -- Periodicals; Multicasting (Computer networks) -- Periodicals; 004.678
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-8209

Abstract

In parallel with the design of IPv6, several protocol extensions for mobility support of IPv6 nodes have been proposed and these continue to evolve. However, a variety of security threats arise and these have to be taken in to account in the design of such protocol extensions. This paper provides a short introduction to Mobile IPv6 and presents a comprehensive overview of security issues that have to be taken into account when introducing mobility support. Furthermore, security solutions included in the protocol design are addressed and a detailed explanation on how these solutions can assist in preventing security attacks is provided.