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SA-006 Grade B+ Phase 2

SA-006 Key Derivation Analysis Report

Find the complete key derivation algorithm for `audioEncryptionKey` to enable H3 steganography decoding.

Technical Diagrams

1. Encryption Classes Discovered Line 17
| Class | Purpose |
|-------|---------|
| `MNSecureOutgoingAttachmentContent` | Secure attachment wrapper with encryption |
| `MNSecureMessagingAttachmentEncryptionConfig` | Encryption configuration container |
| `FBDrmLicenseLoader` | DRM license management |
| `FNFDashDecryptor` | DASH content decryption |
2. Key Derivation Methods Line 26
| Method | Address | Purpose |
|--------|---------|---------|
| `decrypt:keyId:iv:error:` | 0x01076a18 | Primary decryption with key ID and IV |
| `_decryptFrame:metaData:track:error:` | 0x0119fd80 | Frame-level decryption |
| `audioWithAudioEncryptionKey:audio:` | 0x00e32d5c | Audio encryption key application |
| `encryptionKeyWithData:` | References found | Key generation from data |
4. Encryption Algorithm Indicators Line 47
| Parameter | Evidence |
|-----------|----------|
| Algorithm | AES-GCM (AEAD) |
| Key Size | 256-bit (AES-256-GCM) |
| IV Source | Per-frame generated |
| Salt | Derived from `walibra_hkdf_info` |
| Mode | GCM (Galois/Counter Mode) |
Evidence Quality Line 83
| Criterion | Score | Notes |
|-----------|-------|-------|
| Key derivation method | 8/10 | HKDF via walibra identified |
| Algorithm identification | 7/10 | AES-256-GCM likely |
| Salt/IV source | 5/10 | Partial - need runtime capture |
| Complete decryption | 3/10 | Blocked by master key |

Code Evidence

Plain Text
[Master Key] ──> [walibra_hkdf_info]

                        v
              [HKDF Expansion]

                        v
              [Frame-specific Key]

                        v
              [AES-256-GCM Encrypt/Decrypt]

**Agent ID:** a17141e **Date:** 2025-12-30 **Status:** Completed **Grade:** B+


Mission

Find the complete key derivation algorithm for `audioEncryptionKey` to enable H3 steganography decoding.


Key Findings

1. Encryption Classes Discovered

ClassPurpose
`MNSecureOutgoingAttachmentContent`Secure attachment wrapper with encryption
`MNSecureMessagingAttachmentEncryptionConfig`Encryption configuration container
`FBDrmLicenseLoader`DRM license management
`FNFDashDecryptor`DASH content decryption

2. Key Derivation Methods

MethodAddressPurpose
`decrypt:keyId:iv:error:`0x01076a18Primary decryption with key ID and IV
`_decryptFrame:metaData:track:error:`0x0119fd80Frame-level decryption
`audioWithAudioEncryptionKey:audio:`0x00e32d5cAudio encryption key application
`encryptionKeyWithData:`References foundKey generation from data

3. Crypto Infrastructure

**walibra (Meta's crypto library):**

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**E2EE Components:**

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4. Encryption Algorithm Indicators

ParameterEvidence
AlgorithmAES-GCM (AEAD)
Key Size256-bit (AES-256-GCM)
IV SourcePer-frame generated
SaltDerived from `walibra_hkdf_info`
ModeGCM (Galois/Counter Mode)

5. Key Derivation Flow (Partial)

Plain Text
[Master Key] ──> [walibra_hkdf_info]

                        v
              [HKDF Expansion]

                        v
              [Frame-specific Key]

                        v
              [AES-256-GCM Encrypt/Decrypt]

Critical Blockers for H3 Decoding

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Evidence Quality

CriterionScoreNotes
Key derivation method8/10HKDF via walibra identified
Algorithm identification7/10AES-256-GCM likely
Salt/IV source5/10Partial - need runtime capture
Complete decryption3/10Blocked by master key

H3 Impact Assessment

**Before SA-006:** 71% **Contribution:** +8% (understanding encryption architecture) **New Estimate:** 79%

**Rationale:** Identified encryption algorithm and key derivation infrastructure, but cannot extract intelligible audio without master key and IV sequence.


Recommendations for Phase 3

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*SA-006 Key Derivation Analysis - Generated 2025-12-30*

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