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Message protection method, user equipment, and core network device

US10582378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2019
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2463/141
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A message protection method, user equipment, and a core network device are disclosed. The method includes: sending a request message on which no security protection is performed to the core network device, where the request message includes a first random number; receiving an abnormal response message, where the abnormal response message includes a third random number and a signature; and determining, based on the third random number, the signature, and an obtained credential, whether the abnormal response message is a valid message. According to the message protection method provided in the embodiments of the disclosure, security protection can be performed on a message transmitted before a security context is established between the user equipment and the core network device, so as to improve network communication security.

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