A Call to Reconsider Certification Authority Authorization (CAA)

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2411.07702v1
• Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:35:59 GMT
• Title: A Call to Reconsider Certification Authority Authorization (CAA)
• Abstract summary: We show how shortcomings in CAA concepts and operational aspects undermine its effectiveness in preventing certificate misissuance. Our discussion reveals pitfalls and highlights best practices when designing security protocols based on DNS.
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• License: http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/
• Abstract: Certification Authority Authentication (CAA) is a safeguard against illegitimate certificate issuance. We show how shortcomings in CAA concepts and operational aspects undermine its effectiveness in preventing certificate misissuance. Our discussion reveals pitfalls and highlights best practices when designing security protocols based on DNS.

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