Solving the Multidiscrete Logarithm Problems over a Group of Elliptic Curves with Prime Order

Citation
Li, Jun Quan et al., Solving the Multidiscrete Logarithm Problems over a Group of Elliptic Curves with Prime Order, Acta mathematica Sinica. English series (Print) , 21(6), 2005, pp. 1443-1450
ISSN journal
14398516
Volume
21
Issue
6
Year of publication
2005
Pages
1443 - 1450
Database
ACNP
SICI code
Abstract
In this paper, we discuss the expected number of steps in solving multidiscrete logarithm problems over a group of elliptic curves with prime order by using Pollard's rho method and parallel collision search algorithm. We prove that when using these algorithms to compute discrete logarithms, the knowledge gained through computing many logarithms does not make it easier for finding other logarithms. Hence in an elliptic cryptosystem, it is safe for many users to share the same curve, with different private keys.