2 # OpenSSL example configuration file.
3 # This is mostly being used for generation of certificate requests.
6 RANDFILE = /etc/planetlab/ssl/.rnd
8 # Extra OBJECT IDENTIFIER info:
9 #oid_file = /etc/planetlab/ssl/.oid
10 oid_section = new_oids
12 # To use this configuration file with the "-extfile" option of the
13 # "openssl x509" utility, name here the section containing the
14 # X.509v3 extensions to use:
16 # (Alternatively, use a configuration file that has only
17 # X.509v3 extensions in its main [= default] section.)
21 # We can add new OIDs in here for use by 'ca' and 'req'.
22 # Add a simple OID like this:
24 # Or use config file substitution like this:
25 # testoid2=${testoid1}.5.6
27 ####################################################################
29 default_ca = CA_default # The default ca section
31 ####################################################################
34 dir = /etc/planetlab/ssl # Where everything is kept
35 certs = $dir # Where the issued certs are kept
36 crl_dir = $dir # Where the issued crl are kept
37 database = $dir/index.txt # database index file.
38 unique_subject = no # Set to 'no' to allow creation of
39 # several ctificates with same subject.
40 new_certs_dir = $dir # default place for new certs.
42 certificate = $dir/cacert.pem # The CA certificate
43 serial = $dir/serial # The current serial number
44 #crlnumber = $dir/crlnumber # the current crl number must be
45 # commented out to leave a V1 CRL
46 crl = $dir/crl.pem # The current CRL
47 private_key = $dir/cakey.pem # The private key
48 RANDFILE = $dir/.rand # private random number file
50 x509_extensions = usr_cert # The extentions to add to the cert
52 # Comment out the following two lines for the "traditional"
53 # (and highly broken) format.
54 name_opt = ca_default # Subject Name options
55 cert_opt = ca_default # Certificate field options
57 # Extension copying option: use with caution.
58 # copy_extensions = copy
60 # Extensions to add to a CRL. Note: Netscape communicator chokes on V2 CRLs
61 # so this is commented out by default to leave a V1 CRL.
62 # crlnumber must also be commented out to leave a V1 CRL.
63 # crl_extensions = crl_ext
65 default_days = 365 # how long to certify for
66 default_crl_days= 30 # how long before next CRL
67 default_md = md5 # which md to use.
68 preserve = no # keep passed DN ordering
70 # A few difference way of specifying how similar the request should look
71 # For type CA, the listed attributes must be the same, and the optional
72 # and supplied fields are just that :-)
77 countryName = optional
78 stateOrProvinceName = optional
79 organizationName = optional
80 organizationalUnitName = optional
82 emailAddress = optional
84 # For the 'anything' policy
85 # At this point in time, you must list all acceptable 'object'
88 countryName = optional
89 stateOrProvinceName = optional
90 localityName = optional
91 organizationName = optional
92 organizationalUnitName = optional
94 emailAddress = optional
96 ####################################################################
99 default_keyfile = privkey.pem
100 distinguished_name = req_distinguished_name
101 attributes = req_attributes
102 x509_extensions = v3_ca # The extentions to add to the self signed cert
104 # Passwords for private keys if not present they will be prompted for
105 # input_password = secret
106 # output_password = secret
108 # This sets a mask for permitted string types. There are several options.
109 # default: PrintableString, T61String, BMPString.
110 # pkix : PrintableString, BMPString.
111 # utf8only: only UTF8Strings.
112 # nombstr : PrintableString, T61String (no BMPStrings or UTF8Strings).
113 # MASK:XXXX a literal mask value.
114 # WARNING: current versions of Netscape crash on BMPStrings or UTF8Strings
115 # so use this option with caution!
116 # we use PrintableString+UTF8String mask so if pure ASCII texts are used
117 # the resulting certificates are compatible with Netscape
118 string_mask = MASK:0x2002
120 # req_extensions = v3_req # The extensions to add to a certificate request
122 [ req_distinguished_name ]
123 countryName = Country Name (2 letter code)
124 countryName_default = GB
128 stateOrProvinceName = State or Province Name (full name)
129 stateOrProvinceName_default = Berkshire
131 localityName = Locality Name (eg, city)
132 localityName_default = Newbury
134 0.organizationName = Organization Name (eg, company)
135 0.organizationName_default = My Company Ltd
137 # we can do this but it is not needed normally :-)
138 #1.organizationName = Second Organization Name (eg, company)
139 #1.organizationName_default = World Wide Web Pty Ltd
141 organizationalUnitName = Organizational Unit Name (eg, section)
142 #organizationalUnitName_default =
144 commonName = Common Name (eg, your name or your server\'s hostname)
147 emailAddress = Email Address
148 emailAddress_max = 64
150 # SET-ex3 = SET extension number 3
153 challengePassword = A challenge password
154 challengePassword_min = 4
155 challengePassword_max = 20
157 unstructuredName = An optional company name
161 # These extensions are added when 'ca' signs a request.
163 # This goes against PKIX guidelines but some CAs do it and some software
164 # requires this to avoid interpreting an end user certificate as a CA.
166 basicConstraints=CA:FALSE
168 # Here are some examples of the usage of nsCertType. If it is omitted
169 # the certificate can be used for anything *except* object signing.
171 # This is OK for an SSL server.
172 # nsCertType = server
174 # For an object signing certificate this would be used.
175 # nsCertType = objsign
177 # For normal client use this is typical
178 # nsCertType = client, email
180 # and for everything including object signing:
181 # nsCertType = client, email, objsign
183 # This is typical in keyUsage for a client certificate.
184 # keyUsage = nonRepudiation, digitalSignature, keyEncipherment
186 # This will be displayed in Netscape's comment listbox.
187 nsComment = "OpenSSL Generated Certificate"
189 # PKIX recommendations harmless if included in all certificates.
190 subjectKeyIdentifier=hash
191 authorityKeyIdentifier=keyid,issuer:always
193 # This stuff is for subjectAltName and issuerAltname.
194 # Import the email address.
195 # subjectAltName=email:copy
196 # An alternative to produce certificates that aren't
197 # deprecated according to PKIX.
198 # subjectAltName=email:move
200 # Copy subject details
201 # issuerAltName=issuer:copy
203 #nsCaRevocationUrl = http://www.domain.dom/ca-crl.pem
212 # Extensions to add to a certificate request
214 basicConstraints = CA:FALSE
215 keyUsage = nonRepudiation, digitalSignature, keyEncipherment
220 # Extensions for a typical CA
223 # PKIX recommendation.
225 subjectKeyIdentifier=hash
227 authorityKeyIdentifier=keyid:always,issuer:always
229 # This is what PKIX recommends but some broken software chokes on critical
231 #basicConstraints = critical,CA:true
232 # So we do this instead.
233 basicConstraints = CA:true
235 # Key usage: this is typical for a CA certificate. However since it will
236 # prevent it being used as an test self-signed certificate it is best
237 # left out by default.
238 # keyUsage = cRLSign, keyCertSign
240 # Some might want this also
241 # nsCertType = sslCA, emailCA
243 # Include email address in subject alt name: another PKIX recommendation
244 # subjectAltName=email:copy
245 # Copy issuer details
246 # issuerAltName=issuer:copy
248 # DER hex encoding of an extension: beware experts only!
250 # Where 'obj' is a standard or added object
251 # You can even override a supported extension:
252 # basicConstraints= critical, DER:30:03:01:01:FF
257 # Only issuerAltName and authorityKeyIdentifier make any sense in a CRL.
259 # issuerAltName=issuer:copy
260 authorityKeyIdentifier=keyid:always,issuer:always