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Secure Inter-Domain Routing Working Group S. Turner Secure Inter-Domain Routing Working Group S. Turner
Internet-Draft IECA Internet-Draft IECA
Updates: 6485 (if approved) September 17, 2013 Updates: 6485 (if approved) March 27, 2014
Intended Status: Standards Track Intended Status: Standards Track
Expires: March 21, 2014 Expires: September 28, 2014
BGP Algorithms, Key Formats, & Signature Formats BGP Algorithms, Key Formats, & Signature Formats
draft-ietf-sidr-bgpsec-algs-05 draft-ietf-sidr-bgpsec-algs-06
Abstract Abstract
This document specifies the algorithms, algorithms' parameters, This document specifies the algorithms, algorithms' parameters,
asymmetric key formats, asymmetric key size and signature format used asymmetric key formats, asymmetric key size and signature format used
in BGPSEC (Border Gateway Protocol Security). This document updates in BGPSEC (Border Gateway Protocol Security). This document updates
the Profile for Algorithms and Key Sizes for use in the Resource the Profile for Algorithms and Key Sizes for use in the Resource
Public Key Infrastructure (RFC 6485). Public Key Infrastructure (RFC 6485).
Status of this Memo Status of this Memo
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1. Introduction 1. Introduction
This document specifies: This document specifies:
o the digital signature algorithm and parameters; o the digital signature algorithm and parameters;
o the hash algorithm and parameters; o the hash algorithm and parameters;
o the public and private key formats; and, o the public and private key formats; and,
o the signature format o the signature format
used by Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Certification used by Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Certification
Authorities (CA), and BGPSEC (Border Gateway Protocol Security) Authorities (CA), and BGPSEC (Border Gateway Protocol Security)
speakers (i.e., routers). CAs use these algorithms when issuing speakers (i.e., routers). CAs use these algorithms when issuing
BGPSEC Router Certificates [ID.bgpsec-pki-profiles] and CRLs BGPSEC Router Certificates [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles] and CRLs
[RFC6487]. BGPSEC routers use these when requesting BGPSEC [RFC6487]. BGPSEC routers use these when requesting BGPSEC
certificates [ID.bgpsec-pki-profiles], generating BGPSEC Update certificates [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles], generating BGPSEC Update
messages [ID.sidr-bgpsec-protocol], and verifying BGPSEC Update messages [ID.sidr-bgpsec-protocol], and verifying BGPSEC Update
messages [ID.sidr-bgpsec-protocol]. messages [ID.sidr-bgpsec-protocol].
This document is referenced by the BGPSEC specification [ID.bgpsec- This document is referenced by the BGPSEC specification [ID.sidr-
protocol] and the profile for BGPSEC Router Certificates and bgpsec-protocol] and the profile for BGPSEC Router Certificates and
Certification Requests [ID.bgpsec-pki-profiles]. Familiarity with Certification Requests [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles]. Familiarity
these documents is assumed. Implementers are reminded, however, with these documents is assumed. Implementers are reminded, however,
that, as noted in Section 2 of [ID.bgpsec-pki-profiles], the that, as noted in Section 2 of [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles], the
algorithms used to sign CA Certificates, BGPSEC Router Certificates, algorithms used to sign CA Certificates, BGPSEC Router Certificates,
and CRLs are found in [RFC6485]. and CRLs are found in [RFC6485].
This document updates [RFC6485] to add support for a) a different This document updates [RFC6485] to add support for a) a different
algorithm for BGPSEC certificate requests, which are only issued by algorithm for BGPSEC certificate requests, which are only issued by
BGPSEC speakers; b) a different Subject Public Key Info format for BGPSEC speakers; b) a different Subject Public Key Info format for
BGPSEC certificates, which is needed for the specified BGPSEC BGPSEC certificates, which is needed for the specified BGPSEC
signature algorithm; and, c) a different signature format for BGPSEC signature algorithm; and, c) a different signature format for BGPSEC
signatures, which is needed for the specified BGPSEC signature signatures, which is needed for the specified BGPSEC signature
algorithm. The BGPSEC certificate are differentiated from other RPKI algorithm. The BGPSEC certificate are differentiated from other RPKI
certificates by the use of the BGPSEC Extended Key Usage defined in certificates by the use of the BGPSEC Extended Key Usage defined in
[ID.bgpsec-pki-profiles]. [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles].
1.1. Terminology 1.1. Terminology
The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT", The key words "MUST", "MUST NOT", "REQUIRED", "SHALL", "SHALL NOT",
"SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and "SHOULD", "SHOULD NOT", "RECOMMENDED", "NOT RECOMMENDED", "MAY", and
"OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in "OPTIONAL" in this document are to be interpreted as described in
[RFC2119]. [RFC2119].
2. Algorithms 2. Algorithms
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MUST be as specified in [RFC6485]. MUST be as specified in [RFC6485].
o The hashing algorithm use when generating certification requests o The hashing algorithm use when generating certification requests
and BGPSEC Update messages MUST be SHA-256 [SHS]. Hash and BGPSEC Update messages MUST be SHA-256 [SHS]. Hash
algorithms are not identified by themselves in certificates, or algorithms are not identified by themselves in certificates, or
BGPSEC Update messages instead they are combined with the digital BGPSEC Update messages instead they are combined with the digital
signature algorithm (see below). signature algorithm (see below).
NOTE: The exception to the above hashing algorithm is the use of NOTE: The exception to the above hashing algorithm is the use of
SHA-1 [SHS] when CAs generate authority and subject key SHA-1 [SHS] when CAs generate authority and subject key
identifiers [ID.bgpsec-pki-profiles]. identifiers [RFC6487].
To support BGPSEC, the algorithms are identified as follows: To support BGPSEC, the algorithms are identified as follows:
o In certificates and CRLs, an Object Identifier (OID) is used. o In certificates and CRLs, an Object Identifier (OID) is used.
The value and locations are as specified in section 2 of The value and locations are as specified in section 2 of
[RFC6485]. [RFC6485].
o In certification request, an OID is used. The ecdsa-with-SHA256 o In certification request, an OID is used. The ecdsa-with-SHA256
OID [RFC5480] MUST appear in the PKCS #10 signatureAlgorithm OID [RFC5480] MUST appear in the PKCS #10 signatureAlgorithm
field [RFC4211] or in Certificate Request Message Format (CRMF) field [RFC4211] or in Certificate Request Message Format (CRMF)
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previously specified algorithms and keys. Accordingly, CAs and RPs previously specified algorithms and keys. Accordingly, CAs and RPs
SHOULD be capable of supporting multiple RPKI algorithm and key SHOULD be capable of supporting multiple RPKI algorithm and key
profiles simultaneously within the scope of such anticipated profiles simultaneously within the scope of such anticipated
transitions. The recommended procedures to implement such a transitions. The recommended procedures to implement such a
transition of key sizes and algorithms is not specified in this transition of key sizes and algorithms is not specified in this
document. document.
6. Security Considerations 6. Security Considerations
The Security Considerations of [RFC3279], [RFC5480], [RFC6090], The Security Considerations of [RFC3279], [RFC5480], [RFC6090],
[RFC6485], and [ID.bgpsec-pki-profiles] apply to certificates. The [RFC6485], and [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles] apply to certificates.
security considerations of [RFC3279], [RFC6090], [RFC6485], The security considerations of [RFC3279], [RFC6090], [RFC6485],
[ID.bgpsec-pki-profiles] apply to certification requests. The [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles] apply to certification requests. The
security considerations of [RFC3279], [ID.sidr-bgpsec-protocol], and security considerations of [RFC3279], [ID.sidr-bgpsec-protocol], and
[RFC6090] apply to BGPSEC Update messages. No new security are [RFC6090] apply to BGPSEC Update messages. No new security
introduced as a result of this specification. considerations are introduced as a result of this specification.
7. IANA Considerations 7. IANA Considerations
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is requested to define The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is requested to define
the "BGPSEC Algorithm Suite Registry" described below. the "BGPSEC Algorithm Suite Registry" described below.
An algorithm suite consists of a digest algorithm and a signature An algorithm suite consists of a digest algorithm and a signature
algorithm. This specification creates an IANA registry of one-octet algorithm. This specification creates an IANA registry of one-octet
BGPSEC algorithm suite identifiers. Additionally, this document BGPSEC algorithm suite identifiers. Additionally, this document
registers a single algorithm suite which uses the digest algorithm registers a single algorithm suite which uses the digest algorithm
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BGPSEC Algorithm Suites Registry BGPSEC Algorithm Suites Registry
Digest Signature Algorithm Suite Specification Digest Signature Algorithm Suite Specification
Algorithm Algorithm Identifier Pointer Algorithm Algorithm Identifier Pointer
+----------------------------------------------------------------+ +----------------------------------------------------------------+
| SHA-256 | ECDSA P-256 | TBD | RFC 5480 | | SHA-256 | ECDSA P-256 | TBD | RFC 5480 |
+----------------------------------------------------------------+ +----------------------------------------------------------------+
Future assignments are to be made using either the Standards Action Future assignments are to be made using either the Standards Action
process defined in [RFC5226], or the Early IANA Allocation process process defined in [RFC5226], or the Early IANA Allocation process
defined in [RFC4020]. Assignments consist of a digest algorithm defined in [RFC7120]. Assignments consist of a digest algorithm
name, signature algorithm name, and the algorithm suite identifier name, signature algorithm name, and the algorithm suite identifier
value. value.
10. Acknowledgements 10. Acknowledgements
The author wishes to thank Geoff Huston for producing [RFC6485], The author wishes to thank Geoff Huston for producing [RFC6485],
which this document is heavily based on. I'd also like to thank which this document is heavily based on. I'd also like to thank
Roque Gagliano for his review and comments. Roque Gagliano for his review and comments.
11. References 11. References
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[RFC2986] Nystrom, M. and B. Kaliski, "PKCS #10: Certification [RFC2986] Nystrom, M. and B. Kaliski, "PKCS #10: Certification
Request Syntax Specification Version 1.7", RFC 2986, Request Syntax Specification Version 1.7", RFC 2986,
November 2000. November 2000.
[RFC3279] Bassham, L., Polk, W., and R. Housley, "Algorithms and [RFC3279] Bassham, L., Polk, W., and R. Housley, "Algorithms and
Identifiers for the Internet X.509 Public Key Identifiers for the Internet X.509 Public Key
Infrastructure Certificate and Certificate Revocation List Infrastructure Certificate and Certificate Revocation List
(CRL) Profile", RFC 3279, April 2002. (CRL) Profile", RFC 3279, April 2002.
[RFC4020] Kompella, K. and A. Zinin, "Early IANA Allocation of
Standards Track Code Points", BCP 100, RFC 4020, February
2005.
[RFC4211] Schaad, J., "Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure [RFC4211] Schaad, J., "Internet X.509 Public Key Infrastructure
Certificate Request Message Format (CRMF)", RFC 4211, Certificate Request Message Format (CRMF)", RFC 4211,
September 2005. September 2005.
[RFC5226] Narten, T. and H. Alvestrand, "Guidelines for Writing an [RFC5226] Narten, T. and H. Alvestrand, "Guidelines for Writing an
IANA Considerations Section in RFCs", BCP 26, RFC 5226, May IANA Considerations Section in RFCs", BCP 26, RFC 5226, May
2008. 2008.
[RFC5280] Cooper, D., Santesson, S., Farrell, S., Boeyen, S., [RFC5280] Cooper, D., Santesson, S., Farrell, S., Boeyen, S.,
Housley, R., and W. Polk, "Internet X.509 Public Key Housley, R., and W. Polk, "Internet X.509 Public Key
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[RFC6090] McGrew, D., Igoe, K., and M. Salter, "Fundamental Elliptic [RFC6090] McGrew, D., Igoe, K., and M. Salter, "Fundamental Elliptic
Curve Cryptography Algorithms", RFC 6090, February 2011. Curve Cryptography Algorithms", RFC 6090, February 2011.
[RFC6485] Huston, G., "The Profile for Algorithms and Key Sizes for [RFC6485] Huston, G., "The Profile for Algorithms and Key Sizes for
Use in the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)", Use in the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI)",
RFC 6485, February 2012. RFC 6485, February 2012.
[RFC6487] Huston, G., Michaelson, G., and R. Loomans, "A Profile for [RFC6487] Huston, G., Michaelson, G., and R. Loomans, "A Profile for
X.509 PKIX Resource Certificates", RFC 6487, February 2012. X.509 PKIX Resource Certificates", RFC 6487, February 2012.
[RFC7120] Cotton, M., "Early IANA Allocation of Standards Track Code
Points", BCP 100, RFC 7120, January 2014.
[SHS] National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), "FIPS [SHS] National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), "FIPS
Publication 180-3: Secure Hash Standard", FIPS Publication Publication 180-3: Secure Hash Standard", FIPS Publication
180-3, October 2008. 180-3, October 2008.
[ID.sidr-bgpsec-protocol] Lepinski, M., "BGPSEC Protocol [ID.sidr-bgpsec-protocol] Lepinski, M., "BGPSEC Protocol
Specification", draft-ietf-sidr-bgpsec-protocol, work-in- Specification", draft-ietf-sidr-bgpsec-protocol, work-in-
progress. progress.
[ID.bgpsec-pki-profiles] Reynolds, M. and S. Turner, "A Profile for [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles] Reynolds, M. and S. Turner, "A Profile
BGPSEC Router Certificates, Certificate Revocation Lists, for BGPSEC Router Certificates, Certificate Revocation
and Certification Requests", draft-ietf-sidr-bpgsec-pki- Lists, and Certification Requests", draft-ietf-sidr-bgpsec-
profiles, work-in-progress. pki-profiles, work-in-progress.
11.1. Informative References 11.1. Informative References
None. None.
Authors' Addresses Authors' Addresses
Sean Turner Sean Turner
IECA, Inc. IECA, Inc.
3057 Nutley Street, Suite 106 3057 Nutley Street, Suite 106
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