The last two blocks of the XTS-AES mode are
The last two blocks of the XTS-AES mode are Correct Answer encrypted/ decrypted using ciphertext-stealing
The correct term used to encrypt/ decrypt the last 2 blocks is ‘cipher-text stealing’ where C(m) and C(m-1) are interchanged with each other.
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Feb 20, 2025