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Theoretical limits of ISO/IEC 14443 type A RFID eavesdropping attacks

  • perisens GmbH
  • Giesecke and Devrient GmbH (G+D)

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Abstract

Inductively coupled ISO/IEC 14443 compliant RFID systems are used in many security-relevant applications. A key security feature is their very short range of about 10 cm. Eavesdropping attack scenarios are a well known and recognised threat for these systems. In this paper, we present a theoretical calculation of the maximum eavesdropping range of an inductive coupled reader-transponder communication with passive load modulation. Theoretical limits for eavesdropping distances are calculated for exemplary ISO/IEC 14443A transponder and reader configurations in different environments. According to our results the previously published range limits are stated as too high.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSmart SysTech 2012 - European Conference on Smart Objects, Systems and Technologies
PublisherVDE VERLAG GMBH
ISBN (Electronic)9783800734412
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 European Conference on Smart Objects, Systems and Technologies, Smart SysTech 2012 - Munich, Germany
Duration: 12 Jun 201213 Jun 2012

Publication series

NameSmart SysTech 2012 - European Conference on Smart Objects, Systems and Technologies

Conference

Conference2012 European Conference on Smart Objects, Systems and Technologies, Smart SysTech 2012
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityMunich
Period12/06/1213/06/12

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