RustCrypto: ML-KEM

Pure Rust implementation of the Module-Lattice-Based Key-Encapsulation Mechanism Standard (formerly known as Kyber) as described in the FIPS 203 Initial Public Draft.

Documentation

About

ML-KEM is a cutting-edge post-quantum secure key encapsulation mechanism (KEM). KEMs play a vital role in modern cryptographic systems by securely exchanging keys between parties, ensuring confidential communication over insecure channels.

Originally developed as Kyber, ML-KEM inherits the foundation of its predecessor while introducing refinements and optimizations to enhance its security and efficiency. ML-KEM and Kyber are intimately related, with ML-KEM representing a refined and evolved version of the original Kyber algorithm. While Kyber pioneered lattice-based cryptography and provided a reliable framework for secure key exchange, ML-KEM builds upon this foundation, incorporating advancements in cryptographic research and addressing potential vulnerabilities.

In summary, ML-KEM stands at the forefront of post-quantum cryptography, offering enhanced security and efficiency in key encapsulation mechanisms to safeguard sensitive communications in an era where quantum computers potentially pose a looming threat.

⚠️ Security Warning

The implementation contained in this crate has never been independently audited!

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Minimum Supported Rust Version

This crate requires Rust 1.74 at a minimum.

We may change the MSRV in the future, but it will be accompanied by a minor version bump.

License

Licensed under either of:

• Apache License, Version 2.0
• MIT license

at your option.

Contribution

Unless you explicitly state otherwise, any contribution intentionally submitted for inclusion in the work by you, as defined in the Apache-2.0 license, shall be dual licensed as above, without any additional terms or conditions.