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keys on card

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2016 5:49 am
by Riddle
I have an EMV card and its datasheet. From the doc, I know that
the key value of issuer security domain(encryption, MAC,and key encryption key): 404142434445464748494a4b4c4d4e4f. and the value of sequence counter is 0.


Is this key KMC? As I know that KMC never reside in the card. Static Keys Derived from this key actually reside in the card and this keys is used to create Session keys , Am I correct?

Re: keys on card

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:17 am
by popmun09
You are right. The Issuer Security Domain is a GlobalPlatform concept.
The key of ISD is basic for the card, which allows you to create security domains and do other operations.

Re: keys on card

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:24 am
by Riddle
popmun09 wrote:You are right. The Issuer Security Domain is a GlobalPlatform concept.
The key of ISD is basic for the card, which allows you to create security domains and do other operations.


Hi bro,

As this key is given by card issuer, can I change it according to my requirement?

Re: keys on card

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:26 am
by Riddle
Another question:

These keys are only used for Card Pesonalization. Once the card has been personalized, these keys will never be used any more. Am I right?

Re: keys on card

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:34 am
by popmun09
Riddle wrote:Hi bro,

As this key is given by card issuer, can I change it according to my requirement?


Yes, you can change them. You can use "PUT KEY " command and refer to GP spec for more information.

Re: keys on card

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:42 am
by popmun09
Riddle wrote:Another question:

These keys are only used for Card Pesonalization. Once the card has been personalized, these keys will never be used any more. Am I right?


In my opinion, they will never be used anymore after being personalized. But I am not sure.

Re: keys on card

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2016 2:44 am
by Riddle
I see! Thanks very much for your help, @popmun09. You help me out. :lol: