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Analysis for Threat Models and Improvement Scheme of 5G AKA Protocol Based on Petri-net

  • Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen

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Abstract

Using 5G Authentication and Key Agreement (AKA) protocol in communication is extremely critical to ensure the security of personal data. In this paper, we apply formal method and automated verification tools to analyze the security properties of 5G AKA protocol. Petri net is applied to model the protocol for its advantages such as having graphical nature and firm mathematical foundation. CPN Tools is used for verification. Based on the reasonable assumptions in this paper, two attack methods mainly occurring in wireless channel and utilizing fake serving network (SN) are proposed. Our automated analysis identifies the effectiveness of each attack method. Finally, in order to improve the reliability of the 5G AKA protocol, we give an enhancement scheme with provably secure fixes. In our novel scheme, the unique id (UNI) is designed for reinforcing the security of messages transmitted in wireless channel, while the challenge-response authentication mechanism is used for ensuring the security of SN.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE 21st International Conference on Communication Technology, ICCT 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages11-17
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781665432061
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event21st IEEE International Conference on Communication Technology, ICCT 2021 - Tianjin, China
Duration: 13 Oct 202116 Oct 2021

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Communication Technology Proceedings, ICCT
Volume2021-October

Conference

Conference21st IEEE International Conference on Communication Technology, ICCT 2021
Country/TerritoryChina
CityTianjin
Period13/10/2116/10/21

Keywords

  • 5G AKA
  • Petri net
  • formal verification

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