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Bugzilla #1350615
Certificate Problem Report
Camerfirma: Startcom are issuing by proxy using Camerfirma
RESOLVED
Start Commercial (StartCom) Ltd.
AI Summary
This case addresses concerns regarding StartCom's issuance of certificates through Camerfirma, a CA not currently under sanctions. A customer reported that StartCom was using Camerfirma to issue certificates while they were under a ban for policy violations. The investigation revealed that StartCom was acting as a Registration Authority (RA) for Camerfirma, performing validations before passing requests to them. The situation raised questions about compliance with Mozilla's policies and the transparency of the arrangement.
Chronology
- Initial report filed regarding StartCom's practices.
- StartCom clarified their relationship with Camerfirma and their compliance measures.
Participants
Samuel Pinder
Kathleen Wilson
Gervase Markham
Inigo
External References
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