Re: [apache-ssl] problem with 1024 rsa private key and netscape
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Re: [apache-ssl] problem with 1024 rsa private key and netscape



Holger Reif wrote:
> 
> > problems with my netscape here in austria (maybe because it is an export
> > version).
> 
> For sure!
> 
> > When i view the certificate in the browser, it tells me, that the
> > certificate is using an only 512-bit RSA public key. Can this be
> > correct? When i generated the certificate it said: "Generating a 1024
> > bit RSA key...".
> 
> The 1024 Bit Key signs a temporary 512 Bit key, which is used for
> some connections. This is because of export restrictions (you have been
> told by others).
> 
> BTW How often a new one is generated? (Just no time to check the sources)

Once per server instance. I ought to add a timer, really.

Cheers,

Ben.

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