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Constructing the PIN-block for transporting an EMV smart-card PIN z/OS Cryptographic Services ICSF Application Programmer's Guide SA22-7522-16 |
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The PIN block is used to transport a new PIN value. The PIN block also contains an authentication code, and optionally the "current" PIN value, enabling the smart card to further ensure receipt of a valid PIN value. To enable incorporation of the PIN block into the a message for an EMV smart-card, the PIN block is padded to 16 bytes prior to encryption. PINs of length 4 - 12 digits are supported. PIN-block construction:
The resulting message is ECB-mode triple-encrypted with an appropriate session key. |
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