Distance bounding protocol for RFID systems

Abstract

A secure mutual distance bounding (SMDB) protocol has been proposed, which employs a combination of slow exchange, bit complement rapid exchange rule and final signature verification mechanisms to guarantee the secure authentication while dramatically reduce success probability of mafia fraud and impersonation attacks. Meanwhile, a particular identifier updating method is introduced to keep the consistency of identifiers between the reader and the database. A comprehensive probabilistic analysis on security properties proves that the proposed SMDB protocol provides ideal resistance against mafia fraud, terrorist fraud and distance fraud attacks.