English

Primitive Vector Cipher(PVC): A Hybrid Encryption Scheme based on the Vector Computational Diffie-Hellman (V-CDH) Problem

Cryptography and Security 2025-12-05 v1

Abstract

This work introduces the Primitive Vector Cipher (PVC), a novel hybrid encryption scheme integrating matrix-based cryptography with advanced Diffie-Hellman key exchange. PVC's security is grounded on the established hardness of the Vector Computational Diffie- Hellman (V-CDH) problem. The two-layered design uses HKDF to mask plaintext via a DH-authenticated shared primitive vector and randomize cipher blocks with a per-block offset. This approach eliminates deterministic repetitions and provides strong resistance against linear and known-plaintext attacks. PVC's block-wise structure allows for massive parallelism and excellent linear scaling. Security is formally analyzed, demonstrating INDCPA security under V-CDH. STS protocol integration elevates security toward IND-CCA guarantees.

Keywords

Cite

@article{arxiv.2512.04237,
  title  = {Primitive Vector Cipher(PVC): A Hybrid Encryption Scheme based on the Vector Computational Diffie-Hellman (V-CDH) Problem},
  author = {Gülçin ÇİVİ BİLİR},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.04237},
  year   = {2025}
}

Comments

Submitted for publication. 19 pages

R2 v1 2026-07-01T08:08:29.273Z