Pending and current keys
02Read and write each have pending and current connection states.
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This guide explains the 2008 publication. Superseded by RFC 8446, RFC 9846.
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The next Finished record uses the new state, starting its record sequence at zero.
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Sending ChangeCipherSpec makes the pending write state current.
- Sending ChangeCipherSpec makes the pending write state current.
- Receiving it makes the pending read state current.
- The record sequence number resets when a state becomes active.
The illustration is schematic. Example values are illustrative; profiles and later security guidance can add requirements.
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