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Secure Inter-Domain Routing Working Group S. Turner Secure Inter-Domain Routing Working Group S. Turner
Internet-Draft IECA, Inc. Internet-Draft IECA, Inc.
Updates: 6485bis (if approved) August 6, 2015 Updates: 6485bis (if approved) November 3, 2015
Intended status: BCP Intended status: BCP
Expires: February 7, 2016 Expires: May 6, 2016
BGPsec Algorithms, Key Formats, & Signature Formats BGPsec Algorithms, Key Formats, & Signature Formats
draft-ietf-sidr-bgpsec-algs-11 draft-ietf-sidr-bgpsec-algs-12
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 (draft-ietf-sidr-rfc6485bis). Public Key Infrastructure (draft-ietf-sidr-rfc6485bis).
Status of this Memo Status of this Memo
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1. Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Asymmetric Key Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1. Public Key Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2. Private Key Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4. Signature Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Additional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6. Security Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7. IANA Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8. Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
9. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
9.1. Normative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
9.2. Informative References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Authors' Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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
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CRLs, which would revoke BGPsec certificates, MUST be as CRLs, which would revoke BGPsec certificates, MUST be as
specified in [ID.sidr-rfc6485bis]. specified in [ID.sidr-rfc6485bis].
o The signature algorithm used in certification requests and BGPsec o The signature algorithm used in certification requests and BGPsec
Update messages MUST be Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Update messages MUST be Elliptic Curve Digital Signature
Algorithm (ECDSA) [RFC6090]. Algorithm (ECDSA) [RFC6090].
o The hashing algorithm used when issuing certificates and CRLs o The hashing algorithm used when issuing certificates and CRLs
MUST be as specified in [ID.sidr-rfc6485bis]. MUST be as specified in [ID.sidr-rfc6485bis].
o The hashing algorithm use when generating certification requests o The hashing algorithm used 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 [RFC6487]. 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
[ID.sidr-rfc6485bis]. [ID.sidr-rfc6485bis].
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 [RFC2986] or in Certificate Request Message Format (CRMF) field [RFC2986] or in Certificate Request Message Format (CRMF)
POPOSigningKey algoirthm field [RFC4211]. POPOSigningKey algorithm field [RFC4211].
o In BGPsec Update messages, the ECDSA with SHA-256 Algorithm Suite o In BGPsec Update messages, the ECDSA with SHA-256 Algorithm Suite
Identifier from Section 7 is included in the Signature-Block Identifier from Section 7 is included in the Signature-Block
List's Algorithm Suite Identifier field. List's Algorithm Suite Identifier field.
3. Asymmetric Key Format 3. Asymmetric Key Format
The RSA key pairs used to compute signatures on CA certificates, The RSA key pairs used to compute signatures on CA certificates,
BGPsec Router Certificates, and CRLs are as specified in section 3 of BGPsec Router Certificates, and CRLs are as specified in Section 3 of
[ID.sidr-rfc6485bis]. The remainder of this section addresses key [ID.sidr-rfc6485bis]. The remainder of this section addresses key
formats found in the BGPsec router certificate requests and in BGPsec formats found in the BGPsec router certificate requests and in BGPsec
Router Certificates. Router Certificates.
The ECDSA key pairs used to compute signatures for certificate The ECDSA key pairs used to compute signatures for certificate
requests and BGPsec Update messages MUST come from the P-256 curve requests and BGPsec Update messages MUST come from the P-256 curve
[RFC5480]. The public key pair MUST use the uncompressed form. [RFC5480]. The public key pair MUST use the uncompressed form.
3.1. Public Key Format 3.1. Public Key Format
The Subject's public key is included in subjectPublicKeyInfo The Subject's public key is included in subjectPublicKeyInfo
[RFC5280]. It has two sub-fields: algorithm and subjectPublicKey. [RFC5280]. It has two sub-fields: algorithm and subjectPublicKey.
The values for the structures and their sub-structures follow: The values for the structures and their sub-structures follow:
o algorithm (which is an AlgorithmIdentifier type): The id- o algorithm (which is an AlgorithmIdentifier type): The id-
ecPublicKey OID MUST be used in the algorithm field, as specified ecPublicKey OID MUST be used in the algorithm field, as specified
in 2.1.1 of [RFC5480]. The value for the associated parameters in Section 2.1.1 of [RFC5480]. The value for the associated
MUST be secp256r1, as specified in 2.1.1.1 of [RFC5480]. parameters MUST be secp256r1, as specified in Section 2.1.1.1 of
[RFC5480].
o subjectPublicKey: ECPublicKey MUST be used to encode the o subjectPublicKey: ECPoint MUST be used to encode the
certificate's subjectPublicKey field, as specified in Section 2.2 certificate's subjectPublicKey field, as specified in Section 2.2
of [RFC5480]. of [RFC5480].
3.2. Private Key Format 3.2. Private Key Format
Local Policy determines private key format. Local Policy determines private key format.
4. Signature Format 4. Signature Format
The structure for the certificate's and CRL's signature field MUST be The structure for the certificate's and CRL's signature field MUST be
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security to protect the integrity of BGPsec. This profile should be security to protect the integrity of BGPsec. This profile should be
updated to specify such future requirements, when appropriate. updated to specify such future requirements, when appropriate.
CAs and RPs SHOULD be capable of supporting a transition to allow for CAs and RPs SHOULD be capable of supporting a transition to allow for
the phased introduction of additional encryption algorithms and key the phased introduction of additional encryption algorithms and key
specifications, and also accommodate the orderly deprecation of specifications, and also accommodate the orderly deprecation of
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 are not specified in this
document. document, see Section 6 in [ID.sidr-bgpsec-protocol] for more
information.
6. Security Considerations 6. Security Considerations
The Security Considerations of [RFC3279], [RFC5480], [RFC6090], The Security Considerations of [RFC3279], [RFC5480], [RFC6090],
[ID.sidr-rfc6485bis], and [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles] apply to [ID.sidr-rfc6485bis], and [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles] apply to
certificates. The security considerations of [RFC3279], [RFC6090], certificates. The security considerations of [RFC3279], [RFC6090],
[ID.sidr-rfc6485bis], [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles] apply to [ID.sidr-rfc6485bis], [ID.sidr-bgpsec-pki-profiles] apply to
certification requests. The security considerations of [RFC3279], certification requests. The security considerations of [RFC3279],
[ID.sidr-bgpsec-protocol], and [RFC6090] apply to BGPsec Update [ID.sidr-bgpsec-protocol], and [RFC6090] apply to BGPsec Update
messages. No new security considerations are introduced as a result messages. No new security considerations are introduced as a result
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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
SHA-256 and the signature algorithm ECDSA on the P-256 curve SHA-256 and the signature algorithm ECDSA on the P-256 curve
[RFC5480]. [RFC5480].
BGPsec Algorithm Suites Registry BGPsec Algorithm Suites Registry
Digest Signature Algorithm Suite Specification Digest Signature Algorithm Specification
Algorithm Algorithm Identifier Pointer Algorithm Algorithm Suite Pointer
+----------------------------------------------------------------+ Identifier
| SHA-256 | ECDSA P-256 | TBD | RFC 5480 |
+----------------------------------------------------------------+ +-------------------------------------------------------+
| Reserved | Reserved | 0x0 | This draft |
+-------------------------------------------------------+
| SHA-256 | ECDSA P-256 | TBD | RFC 5480 |
+-------------------------------------------------------+
| Unassigned | Unassigned | TBD..0xF | This draft |
+-------------------------------------------------------+
| Reserved | Reserved | 0xF | This draft |
+-------------------------------------------------------+
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 [RFC7120]. 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.
8. Acknowledgements 8. Acknowledgements
The author wishes to thank Geoff Huston for producing [ID.sidr- The author wishes to thank Geoff Huston for producing [ID.sidr-
rfc6485bis], which this document is heavily based on. I'd also like rfc6485bis], which this document is heavily based on. I'd also like
to thank Roque Gagliano for his review and comments. to thank Roque Gagliano, David Mandelberg, and Sam Weiller for their
review and comments.
9. References 9. References
9.1. Normative References 9.1. Normative References
[RFC2119] Bradner, S., "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate [RFC2119] Bradner, S., "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate
Requirement Levels", BCP 14, RFC 2119, March 1997. Requirement Levels", BCP 14, RFC 2119, March 1997.
[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,
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