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Bugzilla #1381406
Root Inclusion
Add StartCom CA root certificates
RESOLVED
WONTFIX
Start Commercial (StartCom) Ltd.
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AI Summary
StartCom CA submitted a request to include new root certificates in the Mozilla program as part of its remediation efforts. The request was initiated by StartCom after generating new root certificates. However, the case was ultimately resolved with a 'WONTFIX' status, indicating that the request for inclusion was not approved. The decision was influenced by concerns regarding the CA's compliance with the Baseline Requirements, particularly related to the usage of private keys and the status of previously revoked certificates.
Chronology
- StartCom CA generated new root certificates and requested inclusion in Mozilla.
- StartCom indicated plans to stop issuing certificates, leading to the closure of the bug.
Thread Activity
- WoSign CA Limited — StartCom CA has generated new root certificates as part of its remediation plan and now is able to request for inclusion in the Mozilla program.
- Hboeck representative — Concerns were raised about the private key used by the new root being also used by two intermediate certificates, one of which was revoked.
- Mozilla representative — It looks like StartCom is going to stop issuing certificates, so closing this bug.
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