What is MIME type "application/scvp-cv-response"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/scvp-cv-response is a MIME type used by systems that implement the Simple Certificate Validation Protocol.
It carries responses from servers that check the validity of digital certificates. This is part of public key infrastructure (PKI) operations where trust and security are key.
Files that carry this type of data typically use the file extension SCS.

Used in certificate validation procedures.
Facilitates offloaded processing of certificate status checks.
Supports secure communications by confirming certificate reliability.
Works alongside SCVP requests to provide detailed status responses.

For more technical details, see the SCVP specification at RFC 5055.

Associated file extensions

.scs

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/scvp-cv-response

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/scvp-cv-response">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/scvp-cv-response');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.scs

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.