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Bugzilla #1425478
Certificate Problem Report
GlobalSign: Invalid Common Names in Globalsign Certificates
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GlobalSign nv-sa
AI Summary
This case addresses concerns regarding invalid common names in S/MIME certificates issued by GlobalSign, specifically those used by the German postal service. The user reported receiving emails signed with these certificates, which contained common names that may not be valid. GlobalSign acknowledged the issue but confirmed that the certificates remain valid. Further investigation revealed that the certificates in question do not permit server authentication, suggesting that they may not constitute a misissuance.
Chronology
- User reported invalid common names in certificates.
- GlobalSign confirmed investigation of the issue.
Participants
Moritz Wirth
Kathleen Wilson
W. Thayer
Jonathan
External References
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