Security of the Lin-Lai smart card based user authentication scheme

Chris J. Mitchell and Qiang Tang

(2005)

Chris J. Mitchell and Qiang Tang (2005) Security of the Lin-Lai smart card based user authentication scheme.

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Abstract

The remote user authentication scheme of Lin and Lai, that uses a smart card and a fingerprint measurement, is reviewed and shown to possess significant security issues.

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This version's date is: 27/01/2005
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Item TypeMonograph (Technical Report)
TitleSecurity of the Lin-Lai smart card based user authentication scheme
AuthorsMitchell, Chris J.
Tang, Qiang
DepartmentsFaculty of Science\Mathematics

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