IPsec Assignment 4: Analysis of IP Header Fields in AH Processing
This assignment focuses on the Authentication Header (AH) processing in IPsec, particularly examining the treatment of various fields in IP headers during Message Authentication Code (MAC) calculation. Explain in your own words and citation:
IPv4 Header Analysis:Categorize each field in the IPv4 header as:Immutable
Mutable but predictable
Mutable (zeroed before ICV calculation)
Provide justification for each categorization
IPv6 Header Analysis:Perform the same categorization for IPv6 header fields
Explain the reasoning behind each classification
IPv6 Extension Headers:Apply the same analysis to IPv6 extension headers
Justify the categorization for each field
For all analyses, provide clear explanations and rationales for your decisions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of how different header fields are handled during AH processing in IPsec.
Do not forget to cite your work please