< draft-myers-ipsec-ikev2-oscp-01.txt   draft-myers-ipsec-ikev2-oscp-02.txt >
IPSEC Working Group M. Myers IPSEC Working Group M. Myers
Internet-Draft TraceRoute Security LLC Internet-Draft TraceRoute Security LLC
Expires May 2005 H. Tschofenig Expires August 2005 H. Tschofenig
Siemens Siemens
November 2004 February 2005
OCSP Extensions to IKEv2 OCSP Extensions to IKEv2
draft-myers-ipsec-ikev2-oscp-01.txt draft-myers-ipsec-ikev2-oscp-02.txt
Status of this Memo Status of this Memo
By submitting this Internet-Draft, I certify that any applicable By submitting this Internet-Draft, I certify that any applicable
patent or other IPR claims of which I am aware have been disclosed, patent or other IPR claims of which I am aware have been disclosed,
and any of which I become aware will be disclosed, in accordance with and any of which I become aware will be disclosed, in accordance with
RFC 3668. RFC 3668.
Internet-Drafts are working documents of the Internet Engineering Internet-Drafts are working documents of the Internet Engineering
Task Force (IETF), its areas, and its working groups. Note that Task Force (IETF), its areas, and its working groups. Note that
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OCSP [RFC2560] is one such mechanism. This document applies when OCSP OCSP [RFC2560] is one such mechanism. This document applies when OCSP
is desired and security policy prevents one of the IKEv2 peers from is desired and security policy prevents one of the IKEv2 peers from
accessing the relevant OCSP responder directly. Firewalls are often accessing the relevant OCSP responder directly. Firewalls are often
deployed in a manner that prevents such access by IKEv2 peers outside deployed in a manner that prevents such access by IKEv2 peers outside
of an enterprise network. of an enterprise network.
1. Introduction 1. Introduction
Version 2 of the Internet Key Exchange protocol [IKEv2] supports a Version 2 of the Internet Key Exchange protocol [IKEv2] supports a
range of authentication mechanisms, including the use of public key range of authentication mechanisms, including the use of public key
based authentication (PKI). Confirmation of certificate reliability is based authentication. Confirmation of certificate reliability is
essential to achieve the security assurances PKI provides. One essential to achieve the security assurances public key cryptography
fundamental element of such confirmation is reference to certificate provides. One fundamental element of such confirmation is reference to
revocation status (see [RFC3280] for additional detail). certificate revocation status (see [RFC3280] for additional detail).
The historic means of determining certificate revocation status is The historic means of determining certificate revocation status is
through the use of Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs). IKEv2 allows through the use of Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs). IKEv2 allows
CRLs to be exchanged in-band via the CERT payload. CRLs to be exchanged in-band via the CERT payload.
CRLs can however grow unbounded in size. Many real-world examples CRLs can however grow unbounded in size. Many real-world examples
exist to demonstrate the impracticality of including a multi-megabyte exist to demonstrate the impracticality of including a multi-megabyte
file in an IKE exchange. This constraint is particularly acute in file in an IKE exchange. This constraint is particularly acute in
bandwidth limited environments (e.g. mobile communications). The net bandwidth limited environments (e.g. mobile communications). The net
effect is exclusion of in-band CRLs in favor of out-of-band (OOB) effect is exclusion of in-band CRLs in favor of out-of-band (OOB)
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With reference to Section 3.6 of [IKEv2], the values for the Cert With reference to Section 3.6 of [IKEv2], the values for the Cert
Encoding field of the CERT payload are extended as follows (see also Encoding field of the CERT payload are extended as follows (see also
the IANA Considerations section of this document): the IANA Considerations section of this document):
Certificate Encoding Value Certificate Encoding Value
-------------------- ----- -------------------- -----
OCSP Responder Hash 14 OCSP Responder Hash 14
OCSP Response 15 OCSP Response 15
3.1 OCSP Responder Hash 3.1 OCSP Responder Hash
A value of OCSP Responder Hash (14) in the Cert Encoding field of a A value of OCSP Responder Hash (14) in the Cert Encoding field of a
CERTREQ Payload indicates the presence of an OCSP Responder certificate CERTREQ Payload indicates the presence of an OCSP Responder certificate
hash in the Certificate Authority field of the CERTREQ payload. hash in the Certificate Authority field of the CERTREQ payload.
The presence of the OCSP Responder Hash in a CERTREQ message: The presence of the OCSP Responder Hash in a CERTREQ message:
1. identifies an OCSP responder trusted by the sender; 1. identifies an OCSP responder trusted by the sender;
2. notifies the recipient of sender's support for the 2. notifies the recipient of sender's support for the
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error (e.g. malformedRequest, internalError, tryLater, error (e.g. malformedRequest, internalError, tryLater,
sigRequired, unauthorized, etc.); sigRequired, unauthorized, etc.);
3. a corresponding OCSP Response CERT payload is not received; OR 3. a corresponding OCSP Response CERT payload is not received; OR
4. a [TBD] IKEv2 error is received indicating inability to respond. 4. a [TBD] IKEv2 error is received indicating inability to respond.
4.2 OCSP Response 4.2 OCSP Response
Upon receipt of an OCSP Responder Hash CERTREQ payload, the recipient Upon receipt of an OCSP Responder Hash CERTREQ payload, the recipient
SHALL either: SHOULD acquire the related OCSP-based assertion and produce and
transmit an OCSP Response CERT payload corresponding to the certificate
1. acquire the related OCSP-based assertion and produce needed to verify its signature on IKEv2 payloads.
and transmit an OCSP Response CERT payload corresponding
to the certificate needed to verify its signature on IKEv2
payloads; OR
2. transmit a [TBD] IKEv2 error.
The recipient of an OCSP Responder Hash CERTREQ payload SHALL NOT
ignore the request. At a minimum, a [TBD] IKEv2 error SHALL be sent.
An OCSP Response CERT payload SHALL be transmitted separate from any An OCSP Response CERT payload SHALL be transmitted separate from any
other CERT payload in an IKEv2 exchange. other CERT payload in an IKEv2 exchange.
Where multiple OCSP responses are useful to an environment, each such Where multiple OCSP responses are useful to an environment, each such
SHALL be transmitted via separate OCSP Response CERT payloads. SHALL be transmitted via separate OCSP Response CERT payloads.
The means by which an OCSP response may be acquired for production of The means by which an OCSP response may be acquired for production of
an OCSP Response CERT payload is out of scope of this document. an OCSP Response CERT payload is out of scope of this document.
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CERTREQ(OCSP Responder Hash), CERTREQ(OCSP Responder Hash),
[IDr,] AUTH, SAi2, TSi, TSr} [IDr,] AUTH, SAi2, TSi, TSr}
(4) <-- HDR, SK {IDr, (4) <-- HDR, SK {IDr,
CERT(certificate), CERT(certificate),
CERT(OCSP Response), CERT(OCSP Response),
AUTH, SAr2, TSi, TSr} AUTH, SAr2, TSi, TSr}
Figure 1: OCSP Extensions to Baseline IKEv2 Figure 1: OCSP Extensions to Baseline IKEv2
In (2) Responder sends an OCSP Responder Hash CERTREq payload In (2) Responder sends an OCSP Responder Hash CERTREQ payload
identifying an OCSP responder trusted by Responder. In response, identifying an OCSP responder trusted by Responder. In response,
Initiator sends in (3) both a CERT payload carrying its certificate and Initiator sends in (3) both a CERT payload carrying its certificate and
an OCSP Response CERT payload covering that certificate. In (3) an OCSP Response CERT payload covering that certificate. In (3)
Initiator also requests an OCSP response via the OCSP Responder Hash Initiator also requests an OCSP response via the OCSP Responder Hash
CERTREQ payload. In (4) Responder returns its certificate and a CERTREQ payload. In (4) Responder returns its certificate and a
separate OCSP Response CERT payload covering that certificate. separate OCSP Response CERT payload covering that certificate.
It is important to note that in this scenario, Responder in (2) is not It is important to note that in this scenario, the Responder in (2)
yet in possession of Initiator's certificate and therefore cannot form does not yet possess the Initiator's certificate and therefore cannot
an OCSP request. However, [RFC2560] allows for pre-produced responses. form an OCSP request. [RFC2560] allows for pre-produced responses. It
It is thus easily inferred that OCSP responses can be produced in the is thus easily inferred that OCSP responses can be produced in the
absence of a corresponding request (OCSP nonces notwithstanding). In absence of a corresponding request (OCSP nonces notwithstanding). In
such instances OCSP Requests are simply index values into these data. such instances OCSP Requests are simply index values into these data.
It is also important in extending IKEv2 towards OCSP in this scenario It is also important in extending IKEv2 towards OCSP in this scenario
that Initiator have certain knowledge Responder is capable of and that the Initiator has certain knowledge that the Responder is capable
willing to participate in the extension. Yet Responder will only trust of and willing to participate in the extension. Yet the Responder will
one or more OCSP responder signatures. These factors motivate the only trust one or more OCSP responder signatures. These factors
definition of OCSP Responder Hash extension. motivate the definition of OCSP Responder Hash extension.
5.2 Extended Authentication Protocol (EAP) 5.2 Extended Authentication Protocol (EAP)
Another scenario of pressing interest is the use of EAP to accommodate Another scenario of pressing interest is the use of EAP to accommodate
multiple end users seeking enterprise access to an IPSEC gateway. As multiple end users seeking enterprise access to an IPsec gateway. As
with the preceding section, the following illustration is extracted with the preceding section, the following illustration is extracted
from [IKEv2]. In the event of a conflict between this document and from [IKEv2]. In the event of a conflict between this document and
[IKEv2] regarding these illustrations, [IKEv2] SHALL dominate. [IKEv2] regarding these illustrations, [IKEv2] SHALL dominate.
Initiator Responder Initiator Responder
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(1) HDR, SAi1, KEi, Ni --> (1) HDR, SAi1, KEi, Ni -->
(2) <-- HDR, SAr1, KEr, Nr (2) <-- HDR, SAr1, KEr, Nr
(3) HDR, SK {IDi, --> (3) HDR, SK {IDi, -->
CERTREQ(OCSP Responder Hash), CERTREQ(OCSP Responder Hash),
[IDr,] AUTH, SAi2, TSi, TSr} [IDr,] AUTH, SAi2, TSi, TSr}
(4) <-- HDR, SK {IDr, (4) <-- HDR, SK {IDr,
CERT(certificate), CERT(certificate),
CERT(OCSP Response), CERT(OCSP Response),
AUTH, EAP} AUTH, EAP}
(5) HDR, SK {EAP} --> (5) HDR, SK {EAP} -->
(6) <-- HDR, SK {EAP (success)} (6) <-- HDR, SK {EAP (success)}
(7) HDR, SK {AUTH} --> (7) HDR, SK {AUTH} -->
(8) <-- HDR, SK {AUTH, SAr2, TSi, (8) <-- HDR, SK {AUTH, SAr2, TSi,
TSr } TSr }
Figure 2: OCSP Extensions to EAP in IKEv2 Figure 2: OCSP Extensions to EAP in IKEv2
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IKEv2, replay protection is nonetheless provided to the extent IKEv2 IKEv2, replay protection is nonetheless provided to the extent IKEv2
mitigates such attacks on its exchanges. mitigates such attacks on its exchanges.
6. IANA Considerations 6. IANA Considerations
This document defines two new field types for use in the IKEv2 Cert This document defines two new field types for use in the IKEv2 Cert
Encoding field of the Certificate Payload format. Official values for Encoding field of the Certificate Payload format. Official values for
"OCSP Responder Hash" and "OCSP Response" extensions to the Cert "OCSP Responder Hash" and "OCSP Response" extensions to the Cert
Encoding table of Section 3.6 of [IKEv2] need to be acquired from IANA. Encoding table of Section 3.6 of [IKEv2] need to be acquired from IANA.
Certificate Encoding Value
-------------------- -----
OCSP Responder Hash 14
OCSP Response 15
7. References 7. References
7.1 Normative References 7.1 Normative References
[IKEv2] Kaufman, C., "Internet Key Exchange (IKEv2) Protocol", [IKEv2] Kaufman, C., "Internet Key Exchange (IKEv2) Protocol",
draft-ietf-ipsec-ikev2-14 (work in progress), June 2004 draft-ietf-ipsec-ikev2-14 (work in progress), June 2004
[RFC2119] Bradner, S., "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate [RFC2119] Bradner, S., "Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate
Requirement Levels", March 1997. Requirement Levels", March 1997.
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