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title: "Unsigned X.509 Certificates" title: "Unsigned X.509 Certificates"
abbrev:
category: std category: std
ipr: trust200902
docname: draft-ietf-lamps-x509-alg-none-latest docname: draft-ietf-lamps-x509-alg-none-latest
submissiontype: IETF # also: "independent", "editorial", "IAB", or "IRTF" submissiontype: IETF
number: number: 9925
date: date: 2026-02
updates: 5280 updates: 5280
consensus: true consensus: true
v: 3 v: 3
area: "Security" pi: [toc, symrefs, sortrefs]
workgroup: "Limited Additional Mechanisms for PKIX and SMIME" lang: en
area: SEC
workgroup: lamps
keyword: keyword:
- self-signed certificate - self-signed certificate
venue:
group: "Limited Additional Mechanisms for PKIX and SMIME"
type: "Working Group"
mail: "spasm@ietf.org"
arch: "https://mailarchive.ietf.org/arch/browse/spasm/"
github: "davidben/x509-alg-none"
latest: "https://davidben.github.io/x509-alg-none/draft-ietf-lamps-x509-alg-none.ht
ml"
author: author:
- -
ins: "D. Benjamin" ins: "D. Benjamin"
name: "David Benjamin" name: "David Benjamin"
organization: "Google LLC" organization: "Google LLC"
email: davidben@google.com email: davidben@google.com
normative: normative:
# From the ASN.1 module. # From the ASN.1 module.
RFC5912: RFC5912:
informative: informative:
JWT: JWT:
title: How Many Days Has It Been Since a JWT alg:none Vulnerability? title: How Many Days Has It Been Since a JWT alg:none Vulnerability?
target: https://www.howmanydayssinceajwtalgnonevuln.com/ target: https://www.howmanydayssinceajwtalgnonevuln.com/
date: 2024-10-09 date: false
author: author:
- -
ins: "J. Sanderson" ins: "J. Sanderson"
name: "James 'zofrex' Sanderson" name: "James 'zofrex' Sanderson"
X.509: X.509:
title: "Information technology - Open Systems Interconnection - The Directory: Pu blic-key and attribute certificate frameworks" title: "Information technology - Open Systems Interconnection - The Directory: Pu blic-key and attribute certificate frameworks"
target: https://www.itu.int/rec/t-rec-x.509/en
date: October 2019 date: October 2019
author: author:
org: ITU-T org: ITU-T
seriesinfo: seriesinfo:
ISO/IEC 9594-8:2020 ITU-T Recommendation: X.509
ISO/IEC: 9594-8:2020
I-D.ietf-jose-deprecate-none-rsa15:
display: JOSE
... ...
--- abstract --- abstract
This document defines a placeholder X.509 signature algorithm that may be used This document defines a placeholder X.509 signature algorithm that may be used
in contexts where the consumer of the certificate is not expected to verify the in contexts where the consumer of the certificate is not expected to verify the
signature. As part of this, it updates RFC 5280. signature. As part of this, it updates RFC 5280.
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# Introduction # Introduction
An X.509 certificate {{!RFC5280}} relates two entities in the PKI: information An X.509 certificate {{!RFC5280}} relates two entities in the PKI: information
about a subject and a proof from an issuer. Viewing the PKI as a graph with about a subject and a proof from an issuer. Viewing the PKI as a graph with
entities as nodes, as in {{?RFC4158}}, a certificate is an edge between the entities as nodes, as in {{?RFC4158}}, a certificate is an edge between the
subject and issuer. subject and issuer.
In some contexts, an application needs standalone subject information instead of In some contexts, an application needs standalone subject information instead of
a certificate. In the graph model, the application needs a node, not an edge. a certificate. In the graph model, the application needs a node, not an edge.
For example, certification path validation ({{Section 6 of !RFC5280}}) begins at For example, certification path validation ({{Section 6 of !RFC5280}}) begins at
a trust anchor, or root certification authority (root CA). The application a trust anchor or root certification authority (root CA). The application
trusts this trust anchor information out-of-band and does not require an trusts this trust anchor information out-of-band and does not require an
issuer's signature. issuer's signature.
X.509 does not define a structure for this scenario. Instead, X.509 trust X.509 does not define a structure for this scenario. Instead, X.509 trust
anchors are often represented with "self-signed" certificates, where the anchors are often represented with "self-signed" certificates, where the
subject's key signs over itself. Other formats, such as {{?RFC5914}} exist to subject's key signs over itself. Other formats, such as {{?RFC5914}}, exist to
convey trust anchors, but self-signed certificates remain widely used. convey trust anchors, but self-signed certificates remain widely used.
Additionally, some TLS {{?RFC8446}} server deployments use self-signed Additionally, some TLS {{?RFC8446}} server deployments use self-signed
end entity certificates when they do not intend to present a CA-issued end entity certificates when they do not intend to present a CA-issued
identity, instead expecting the relying party to authenticate the certificate identity, instead expecting the relying party to authenticate the certificate
out-of-band, e.g. via a known fingerprint. out-of-band, e.g., via a known fingerprint.
These self-signatures typically have no security value, aren't checked by These self-signatures typically have no security value, aren't checked by
the receiver, and only serve as placeholders to meet syntactic requirements of the receiver, and only serve as placeholders to meet syntactic requirements of
an X.509 certificate. an X.509 certificate.
Computing signatures as placeholders has some drawbacks: Computing signatures as placeholders has some drawbacks:
* Post-quantum signature algorithms are large, so including a self-signature * Post-quantum signature algorithms are large, so including a self-signature
significantly increases the size of the payload. significantly increases the size of the payload.
* If the subject is an end entity, rather than a CA, computing an X.509 * If the subject is an end entity, rather than a CA, computing an X.509
signature risks cross-protocol attacks with the intended use of the key. signature risks cross-protocol attacks with the intended use of the key.
* It is ambiguous whether such a self-signature requires the CA bit in basic * It is ambiguous whether such a self-signature requires the CA bit in basic
constraints or keyCertSign in key usage. If the key is intended for a constraints or keyCertSign in key usage. If the key is intended for a
non-X.509 use, asserting those capabilities is an unnecessary risk. non-X.509 use, asserting those capabilities is an unnecessary risk.
* If the subject is an end entity, and the end entity's key is not a signing * If the subject is an end entity, and the end entity's key is not a signing
key (e.g. a KEM key), there is no valid signature algorithm to use with the key. key (e.g., a Key Encapsulation Mechanism (KEM) key), there is no valid signature al gorithm to use with the key.
This document defines a profile for unsigned X.509 certificates, which may be This document defines a profile for unsigned X.509 certificates, which may be
used when the certificate is used as a container for subject information, used when the certificate is used as a container for subject information,
without any specific issuer. without any specific issuer.
# Conventions and Definitions # Requirements Language
The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", "SHOULD", {::boilerplate bcp14-tagged}
"SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "OPTIONAL" in this
document are to be interpreted as described in BCP 14 {{!RFC2119}} {{!RFC8174}}
when, and only when, they appear in all capitals, as shown here.
# Constructing Unsigned Certificates # Constructing Unsigned Certificates
This section describes how a sender constructs an unsigned certificate. This section describes how a sender constructs an unsigned certificate.
## Signature ## Signature
To construct an unsigned X.509 certificate, the sender MUST set the To construct an unsigned X.509 certificate, the sender MUST set the
Certificate's signatureAlgorithm and TBSCertificate's signature fields each to Certificate's signatureAlgorithm and TBSCertificate's signature fields each to
an AlgorithmIdentifier with algorithm id-alg-unsigned, defined below: an AlgorithmIdentifier with algorithm id-alg-unsigned, defined below:
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In particular, the following fields describe a certificate's issuer: In particular, the following fields describe a certificate's issuer:
* issuer ({{Section 4.1.2.4 of !RFC5280}}) * issuer ({{Section 4.1.2.4 of !RFC5280}})
* issuerUniqueID ({{Section 4.1.2.8 of !RFC5280}}) * issuerUniqueID ({{Section 4.1.2.8 of !RFC5280}})
The issuer field is not optional, and both {{X.509}} and The issuer field is not optional, and both {{X.509}} and
{{Section 4.1.2.4 of !RFC5280}} forbid empty issuers, so such a value may not be {{Section 4.1.2.4 of !RFC5280}} forbid empty issuers, so such a value may not be
interoperable with existing applications. interoperable with existing applications.
If the subject is not empty, senders MAY set the issuer to the subject, similar If the subject is not empty, senders MAY set the issuer to the subject, similar
how they would construct a self-signed certificate. to how they would construct a self-signed certificate.
This may be useful in applications that, for example, This may be useful in applications that, for example,
expect trust anchors to have matching issuer and subject. This is, however, a expect trust anchors to have a matching issuer and subject. This is, however, a
placeholder value. The unsigned certificate is not considered self-signed or placeholder value. The unsigned certificate is not considered self-signed or
self-issued. self-issued.
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Original:
Senders MAY alternatively use a short placeholder issuer consisting
of a single relative distinguished name, with a single attribute of
type id-rdna-unsigned and value a zero-length UTF8String.
Perhaps:
Senders MAY alternatively use a short placeholder issuer consisting
of a single relative distinguished name that has a single attribute of
type id-rdna-unsigned and a value with a zero-length UTF8String.
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Senders MAY alternatively use a short placeholder issuer consisting of a single Senders MAY alternatively use a short placeholder issuer consisting of a single
relative distinguished name, with a single attribute of type id-rdna-unsigned relative distinguished name, with a single attribute of type id-rdna-unsigned
and value a zero-length UTF8String. id-rdna-unsigned is defined as follows: and value a zero-length UTF8String. id-rdna-unsigned is defined as follows:
~~~ ~~~
id-rdna-unsigned OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= {1 3 6 1 5 5 7 TBD1 TBD2} id-rdna-unsigned OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= {1 3 6 1 5 5 7 25 1}
~~~ ~~~
This placeholder name, in the string representation of {{?RFC4514}}, is: This placeholder name, in the string representation of {{?RFC4514}}, is:
~~~ ~~~
1.3.6.1.5.5.7.TBD1.TBD2=#0C00 1.3.6.1.5.5.7.25.1=#0C00
~~~ ~~~
Senders MUST omit the issuerUniqueID field, as it is optional, not applicable, Senders MUST omit the issuerUniqueID field, as it is optional, not applicable,
and already forbidden by {{Section 4.1.2.8 of !RFC5280}}. and already forbidden by {{Section 4.1.2.8 of !RFC5280}}.
## Extensions ## Extensions
Some X.509 extensions also describe the certificate issuer and thus are not Some X.509 extensions also describe the certificate issuer and thus are not
meaningful for an unsigned certificate: meaningful for an unsigned certificate:
* authority key identifier ({{Section 4.2.1.1 of !RFC5280}}) * authority key identifier ({{Section 4.2.1.1 of !RFC5280}})
* issuer alternative name ({{Section 4.2.1.7 of !RFC5280}}) * issuer alternative name ({{Section 4.2.1.7 of !RFC5280}})
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Section 4.2.1.1 of [RFC5280] requires
certificates to include the authority key identifier, but includes an
exception for self-signed certificates used when distributing a
public key.
Perhaps:
Section 4.2.1.1 of [RFC5280] requires
certificates to include the authority key identifier, but it also describes an
exception for self-signed certificates used when distributing a
public key.
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Senders SHOULD omit the authority key identifier and issuer alternative name Senders SHOULD omit the authority key identifier and issuer alternative name
extensions. {{Section 4.2.1.1 of !RFC5280}} requires certificates to include extensions. {{Section 4.2.1.1 of !RFC5280}} requires certificates to include
the authority key identifier, but includes an exception for self-signed certificates the authority key identifier, but includes an exception for self-signed certificates
used when distributing a public key. This document updates {{!RFC5280}} to also used when distributing a public key. This document updates {{!RFC5280}} to also
permit omitting authority key identifier in unsigned certificates. permit omitting the authority key identifier in unsigned certificates.
Some extensions reflect whether the subject is a CA or an end entity: Some extensions reflect whether the subject is a CA or an end entity:
* key usage ({{Section 4.2.1.3 of !RFC5280}}) * key usage ({{Section 4.2.1.3 of !RFC5280}})
* basic constraints ({{Section 4.2.1.9 of !RFC5280}}) * basic constraints ({{Section 4.2.1.9 of !RFC5280}})
Senders SHOULD fill in these values to reflect the subject. That is: <!--[rfced] FYI - We've reformatted the following text into an unordered
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If the subject is a CA, it SHOULD assert the keyCertSign key usage bit and Original:
SHOULD include a basic constraints extensions that sets the cA boolean to TRUE. Senders SHOULD fill in these values to reflect the subject. That is:
If the subject is an end entity, it SHOULD NOT assert the keyCertSign key usage If the subject is a CA, it SHOULD assert the keyCertSign key usage
bit, and it SHOULD either omit the basic constraints extension or set the cA bit and SHOULD include a basic constraints extensions that sets the
boolean to FALSE. Unlike a self-signed certificate, an unsigned certificate does cA boolean to TRUE.
not issue itself, so there is no need to accommodate a self-signature in either
extension. If the subject is an end entity, it SHOULD NOT assert the keyCertSign
key usage bit, and it SHOULD either omit the basic constraints
extension or set the cA boolean to FALSE. Unlike a self-signed
certificate, an unsigned certificate does not issue itself, so there
is no need to accommodate a self-signature in either extension.
Current:
Senders SHOULD fill in these values to reflect the subject. That is:
* If the subject is a CA, it SHOULD assert the keyCertSign key usage
bit and SHOULD include a basic constraints extension that sets
the cA boolean to TRUE.
* If the subject is an end entity, it SHOULD NOT assert the
keyCertSign key usage bit, and it SHOULD either omit the basic
constraints extension or set the cA boolean to FALSE. Unlike a
self-signed certificate, an unsigned certificate does not issue
itself, so there is no need to accommodate a self-signature in
either extension.
-->
Senders SHOULD fill in these values to reflect the subject. That is:
* If the subject is a CA, it SHOULD assert the keyCertSign key usage bit and
SHOULD include a basic constraints extension that sets the cA boolean to TRUE.
* If the subject is an end entity, it SHOULD NOT assert the keyCertSign key usage
bit, and it SHOULD either omit the basic constraints extension or set the cA
boolean to FALSE. Unlike a self-signed certificate, an unsigned certificate does
not issue itself, so there is no need to accommodate a self-signature in either
extension.
# Consuming Unsigned Certificates # Consuming Unsigned Certificates
X.509 signatures of type id-alg-unsigned are always invalid: X.509 signatures of type id-alg-unsigned are always invalid:
* When processing X.509 certificates without verifying signatures, receivers MAY * When processing X.509 certificates without verifying signatures, receivers MAY
accept id-alg-unsigned. accept id-alg-unsigned.
* When verifying X.509 signatures, receivers MUST reject id-alg-unsigned. * When verifying X.509 signatures, receivers MUST reject id-alg-unsigned.
In particular, X.509 validators MUST NOT accept id-alg-unsigned in the place of In particular, X.509 validators MUST NOT accept id-alg-unsigned in the place of
a signature in the certification path. a signature in the certification path.
It is expected that most unmodified X.509 applications will already be It is expected that most unmodified X.509 applications will already be
compliant with this guidance. X.509 applications are thus RECOMMENDED to satisfy thes e compliant with this guidance. X.509 applications are thus RECOMMENDED to satisfy thes e
requirements by ignoring this document, and instead treating id-alg-unsigned as requirements by ignoring this document and instead treating id-alg-unsigned as
the same as an unrecognized signature algorithm. An unmodified X.509 the same as an unrecognized signature algorithm. An unmodified X.509
validator will be unable to verify the signature (Step (a.1) of validator will be unable to verify the signature (Step (a.1) of
{{Section 6.1.3 of !RFC5280}}) and thus reject the certification path. {{Section 6.1.3 of !RFC5280}}) and thus reject the certification path.
Conversely, in contexts where an X.509 application was ignoring the Conversely, in contexts where an X.509 application was ignoring the
self-signature, id-alg-unsigned will also be ignored, but more efficiently. self-signature, id-alg-unsigned will also be ignored but more efficiently.
In other contexts, an application may require modifications, or limit itself to In other contexts, an application may require modifications or limit itself to
particular forms of unsigned certificate. For example, an application might particular forms of unsigned certificates. For example, an application might
check self-signedness to classify locally-configured certificates as trust check self-signedness to classify locally configured certificates as trust
anchors or untrusted intermediates. Such an application may need to modify its anchors or untrusted intermediates. Such an application may need to modify its
configuration model or user interface before using an unsigned certificate as a configuration model or user interface before using an unsigned certificate as a
trust anchor. trust anchor.
# Security Considerations # Security Considerations
It is best practice to limit cryptographic keys to a single purpose each. If a It is best practice to limit cryptographic keys to a single purpose each. If a
key is reused across contexts, applications risk cross-protocol attacks when the key is reused across contexts, applications risk cross-protocol attacks when the
two uses collide. However, in applications that use self-signed end entity two uses collide. However, in applications that use self-signed end entity
certificates, the subject's key is necessarily used in two ways: the X.509 certificates, the subject's key is necessarily used in two ways: the X.509
self-signature, and the end entity protocol. Unsigned certificates fix this key self-signature and the end entity protocol. Unsigned certificates fix this key
reuse by removing the X.509 self-signature. reuse by removing the X.509 self-signature.
If an application accepts id-alg-unsigned as part of a certification path, or If an application accepts id-alg-unsigned as part of a certification path, or
in any other context where it is necessary to verify the X.509 signature, the in any other context where it is necessary to verify the X.509 signature, the
signature check would be bypassed. Thus, {{consuming-unsigned-certificates}} signature check would be bypassed. Thus, {{consuming-unsigned-certificates}}
prohibits this and recommends that applications treat id-alg-unsigned the same prohibits this and recommends that applications treat id-alg-unsigned the same
as any other previously unrecognized signature algorithm. Non-compliant as any other previously unrecognized signature algorithm. Non-compliant
applications risk vulnerabilities analogous to those described in {{JWT}} and applications risk vulnerabilities analogous to those described in {{JWT}} and
{{Section 1.1 of ?I-D.ietf-jose-deprecate-none-rsa15}}. {{Section 1.1 of ?I-D.ietf-jose-deprecate-none-rsa15}}.
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Original:
However, some applications might use
it as an integrity check to guard against accidental storage
corruption, etc.
Perhaps:
However, some applications might, for example, use
it as an integrity check to guard against accidental storage
corruption.
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The signature in a self-signed certificate is self-derived and thus of limited The signature in a self-signed certificate is self-derived and thus of limited
use to convey trust. However, some applications might use it as an integrity use to convey trust. However, some applications might use it as an integrity
check to guard against accidental storage corruption, etc. An unsigned check to guard against accidental storage corruption, etc. An unsigned
certificate does not provide any integrity check. Applications checking certificate does not provide any integrity check. Applications checking
self-signature for integrity SHOULD instead use some other mechanism, such as an self-signature for integrity SHOULD instead use some other mechanism, such as an
external hash that is verified out of band. external hash that is verified out-of-band.
# IANA Considerations # IANA Considerations
## Module Identifier ## Module Identifier
IANA is requested to add the following entry in the "SMI Security for PKIX IANA has added the following entry in the "SMI Security for PKIX
Module Identifier" registry, defined by {{?RFC7299}}: Module Identifier" registry, defined by {{?RFC7299}}:
| Decimal | Description | References | | Decimal | Description | Reference |
|---------|-------------------------|------------| |---------|-------------------------|------------|
| TBD | id-mod-algUnsigned-2025 | [this-RFC] | | 122 | id-mod-algUnsigned-2025 | RFC 9925 |
## Algorithm ## Algorithm
IANA is requested to add the following entry to the IANA has added the following entry to the
"SMI Security for PKIX Algorithms" registry {{?RFC7299}}: "SMI Security for PKIX Algorithms" registry {{?RFC7299}}:
| Decimal | Description | References | | Decimal | Description | Reference |
|---------|-----------------|------------| |---------|-----------------|------------|
| 36 | id-alg-unsigned | [this-RFC] | | 36 | id-alg-unsigned | RFC 9925 |
## Relative Distinguished Name Attribute ## Relative Distinguished Name Attribute
To allocate id-rdna-unsigned, this document introduces a new PKIX OID arc for To allocate id-rdna-unsigned, this document introduces a new PKIX OID arc for
relative distinguished name attributes: relative distinguished name attributes:
IANA is requested to add the following entry to the "SMI Security for PKIX" IANA has added the following entry to the "SMI Security for PKIX"
registry {{?RFC7299}}: registry {{?RFC7299}}:
| Decimal | Description | References | | Decimal | Description | Reference |
|---------|---------------------------------------|------------| |---------|---------------------------------------|------------|
| TBD1 | Relative Distinguished Name Attribute | [this-RFC] | | 25 | Relative Distinguished Name Attribute | RFC 9925 |
IANA is requested to create the "SMI Security for PKIX Relative Distinguished IANA has created the "SMI Security for PKIX Relative Distinguished
Name Attribute" registry within the "Structure of Management Information (SMI) Name Attribute" registry within the "Structure of Management Information (SMI)
Numbers (MIB Module Registrations)" group. Numbers (MIB Module Registrations)" registry group.
The new registry's description is The new registry's description is
"iso.org.dod.internet.security.mechanisms.pkix.rdna (1.3.6.1.5.5.7.TBD1)". "iso.org.dod.internet.security.mechanisms.pkix.rdna (1.3.6.1.5.5.7.25)".
The new registry has three columns and is initialized with the following values: The new registry has three columns and is initialized with the following values:
| Decimal | Description | References | | Decimal | Description | Reference |
|---------|------------------|------------| |---------|------------------|------------|
| TBD2 | id-rdna-unsigned | [this-RFC] | | 1 | id-rdna-unsigned | RFC 9925 |
Future updates to this table are to be made according to the Specification Future updates to this table are to be made according to the Specification
Required policy as defined in {{!RFC8126}}. Required policy as defined in {{!RFC8126}}.
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# ASN.1 Module # ASN.1 Module
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please review the text and let us know where a citation may be included.
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Perhaps:
This ASN.1 module uses the conventions established by [RFC5912].
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~~~ asn.1
SignatureAlgorithmNone SignatureAlgorithmNone
{ iso(1) identified-organization(3) dod(6) internet(1) { iso(1) identified-organization(3) dod(6) internet(1)
security(5) mechanisms(5) pkix(7) id-mod(0) security(5) mechanisms(5) pkix(7) id-mod(0)
id-mod-algUnsigned-2025(TBD) } id-mod-algUnsigned-2025(122) }
DEFINITIONS IMPLICIT TAGS ::= DEFINITIONS IMPLICIT TAGS ::=
BEGIN BEGIN
IMPORTS IMPORTS
SIGNATURE-ALGORITHM SIGNATURE-ALGORITHM
FROM AlgorithmInformation-2009 -- in [RFC5912] FROM AlgorithmInformation-2009 -- in [RFC5912]
{ iso(1) identified-organization(3) dod(6) internet(1) { iso(1) identified-organization(3) dod(6) internet(1)
security(5) mechanisms(5) pkix(7) id-mod(0) security(5) mechanisms(5) pkix(7) id-mod(0)
id-mod-algorithmInformation-02(58) } id-mod-algorithmInformation-02(58) }
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identified-organization(3) dod(6) internet(1) security(5) identified-organization(3) dod(6) internet(1) security(5)
mechanisms(5) pkix(7) alg(6) 36 } mechanisms(5) pkix(7) alg(6) 36 }
sa-unsigned SIGNATURE-ALGORITHM ::= { sa-unsigned SIGNATURE-ALGORITHM ::= {
IDENTIFIER id-alg-unsigned IDENTIFIER id-alg-unsigned
PARAMS ARE absent PARAMS ARE absent
} }
id-rdna-unsigned OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { iso(1) id-rdna-unsigned OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { iso(1)
identified-organization(3) dod(6) internet(1) security(5) identified-organization(3) dod(6) internet(1) security(5)
mechanisms(5) pkix(7) rdna(TBD1) TBD2 } mechanisms(5) pkix(7) rdna(25) 1 }
at-unsigned ATTRIBUTE ::= { at-unsigned ATTRIBUTE ::= {
TYPE UTF8String (SIZE (0)) TYPE UTF8String (SIZE (0))
IDENTIFIED BY id-rdna-unsigned IDENTIFIED BY id-rdna-unsigned
} }
END END
~~~ ~~~
# Acknowledgements # Acknowledgements
{:numbered="false"} {:numbered="false"}
Thanks to Bob Beck, Nick Harper, and Sophie Schmieg for reviewing an early Thanks to {{{Bob Beck}}}, {{{Nick Harper}}}, and {{{Sophie Schmieg}}} for reviewing a
iteration of this document. Thanks to Alex Gaynor for providing a link to cite n early
for {{JWT}}. Thanks to Russ Housley for additional input. iteration of this document. Thanks to {{{Alex Gaynor}}} for providing a link to cite
for {{JWT}}. Thanks to {{{Russ Housley}}} for additional input.
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