Question

The client_key_exchange message uses a pre master key of size –

(a) 48 bytes

(b) 56 bytes

(c) 64 bytes

(d) 32 bytes

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This intriguing question originated from Secure Socket Layer in section Internet Protocol, Network Addressing and Transport Level Security of Cryptograph & Network Security

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) 48 bytes

Explanation: The client_key_exchange message uses a pre master key of size 48 bytes.