RFC 9882
Use of the ML-DSA Signature Algorithm in the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS), October 2025
- File formats:

- Also available: XML file for editing
- Status:
- PROPOSED STANDARD
- Authors:
- B. Salter
A. Raine
D. Van Geest - Stream:
- IETF
- Source:
- lamps (sec)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC9882
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Abstract
The Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Algorithm (ML-DSA), as defined by NIST in FIPS 204, is a post-quantum digital signature scheme that aims to be secure against an adversary in possession of a Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computer (CRQC). This document specifies the conventions for using the ML-DSA signature algorithm with the Cryptographic Message Syntax (CMS). In addition, the algorithm identifier syntax is provided.
For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.
For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.