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Feature #1858

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default SSL-cert should at least use 2048 bit RSA-keys

Added by Michal Fresel over 13 years ago. Updated almost 10 years ago.

Status:
Resolved
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
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Category:
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Target version:
-
Start date:
09/08/2011
Due date:
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Description

after installing a new box the system-SSL-cert should default to 2048 or even 4096 bit RSA-keys

current: RSA - 1024 bit

expected: >= 2048 bit

TODO: change in /etc/ssl/openssl.cnf

default_bits = 2048

maybe we want to change it even to be 4096?
#paranoiasmile# :)

further reading:
Mozilla: Dates for Phasing out MD5-based signatures and 1024-bit moduli
Microsoft: A Note on Implementation of the Requirement to Issue Longer Key Length Certificates

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