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Internet-Draft SPARTA, Inc. Internet-Draft SPARTA, Inc.
Updates: 4033, 4034, 4035, 5155 D. Blacka Updates: 4033, 4034, 4035, 5155 D. Blacka
(if approved) VeriSign, Inc. (if approved) VeriSign, Inc.
Intended status: Standards Track January 14, 2009 Intended status: Standards Track September 5, 2009
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Clarifications and Implementation Notes for DNSSECbis Clarifications and Implementation Notes for DNSSECbis
draft-ietf-dnsext-dnssec-bis-updates-08 draft-ietf-dnsext-dnssec-bis-updates-09
Status of this Memo Status of this Memo
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This Internet-Draft will expire on July 18, 2009. This Internet-Draft will expire on March 9, 2010.
Copyright Notice Copyright Notice
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Abstract Abstract
This document is a collection of technical clarifications to the This document is a collection of technical clarifications to the
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DNSSECbis document set. It is meant to serve as a resource to DNSSECbis document set. It is meant to serve as a resource to
implementors as well as a repository of DNSSECbis errata. implementors as well as a repository of DNSSECbis errata.
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2. Important Additions to DNSSSECbis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. Important Additions to DNSSSECbis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1. NSEC3 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.1. NSEC3 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2. SHA-256 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2.2. SHA-256 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Significant Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3. Security Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1. Clarifications on Non-Existence Proofs . . . . . . . . . . 4 3.1. Clarifications on Non-Existence Proofs . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.2. Validating Responses to an ANY Query . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3.2. Validating Responses to an ANY Query . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.3. Check for CNAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.3. Check for CNAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.4. Insecure Delegation Proofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3.4. Insecure Delegation Proofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.5. Errors in Canonical Form Type Code List . . . . . . . . . 5
4. Interoperability Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4. Interoperability Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.1. Unknown DS Message Digest Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4.1. Errors in Canonical Form Type Code List . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2. Private Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4.2. Unknown DS Message Digest Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.3. Caution About Local Policy and Multiple RRSIGs . . . . . . 6 4.3. Private Algorithms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.4. Key Tag Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4.4. Caution About Local Policy and Multiple RRSIGs . . . . . . 7
4.5. Setting the DO Bit on Replies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4.5. Key Tag Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.6. Setting the AD bit on Replies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4.6. Setting the DO Bit on Replies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.7. Setting the CD bit on Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4.7. Setting the AD bit on Replies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.8. Nested Trust Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4.8. Setting the CD bit on Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.9. Nested Trust Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5. Minor Corrections and Clarifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5. Minor Corrections and Clarifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.1. Finding Zone Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5.1. Finding Zone Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5.2. Clarifications on DNSKEY Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5.2. Clarifications on DNSKEY Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.3. Errors in Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5.3. Errors in Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5.4. Errors in RFC 5155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5.4. Errors in RFC 5155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6. IANA Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 6. IANA Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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1. Introduction and Terminology 1. Introduction and Terminology
This document lists some clarifications and corrections to DNSSECbis, This document lists some additions, clarifications and corrections to
as described in [RFC4033], [RFC4034], and [RFC4035]. the core DNSSECbis specification, as originally described in
[RFC4033], [RFC4034], and [RFC4035].
It is intended to serve as a resource for implementors and as a It is intended to serve as a resource for implementors and as a
repository of items that need to be addressed when advancing the repository of items that need to be addressed when advancing the
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The clarifications to DNSSECbis are sorted according to their The clarifications to DNSSECbis are sorted according to their
importance, starting with ones which could, if ignored, lead to importance, starting with ones which could, if ignored, lead to
security and stability problems and progressing down to security problems and progressing down to clarifications that are
clarifications that are expected to have little operational impact. expected to have little operational impact.
1.2. Terminology 1.2. Terminology
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2. Important Additions to DNSSSECbis 2. Important Additions to DNSSSECbis
This section provides This section updates the set of core DNSSEC protocol documents
originally specified in Section 10 of [RFC4033].
2.1. NSEC3 Support 2.1. NSEC3 Support
[RFC5155] describes the use and behavior of the NSEC3 and NSEC3PARAM [RFC5155] describes the use and behavior of the NSEC3 and NSEC3PARAM
records for hashed denial of existence. Validator implementations records for hashed denial of existence. Validator implementations
are strongly encouraged to include support for NSEC3 as a number of are strongly encouraged to include support for NSEC3 because a number
highly visible zones are expected to use it. Validators that do not of highly visible zones are expected to use it. Validators that do
support validation of responses using NSEC3 will likely be hampered not support validation of responses using NSEC3 will likely be
in validating large portions of the DNS space. hampered in validating large portions of the DNS space.
[RFC5155] should be considered part of the DNS Security Document [RFC5155] should be considered part of the DNS Security Document
Family as described by [RFC4033], Section 10. Family as described by [RFC4033], Section 10.
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[RFC4509] describes the use of SHA-256 as a digest algorithm for use [RFC4509] describes the use of SHA-256 as a digest algorithm for use
with Delegation Signer (DS) RRs. [I-D.ietf-dnsext-dnssec-rsasha256] with Delegation Signer (DS) RRs. [I-D.ietf-dnsext-dnssec-rsasha256]
describes the use of the RSASHA256 algorthim for use in DNSKEY and describes the use of the RSASHA256 algorithm for use in DNSKEY and
RRSIG RRs. Validator implementations are strongly encouraged to RRSIG RRs. Validator implementations are strongly encouraged to
include support for this algorithm for DS, DNSKEY, and RRSIG records. include support for this algorithm for DS, DNSKEY, and RRSIG records.
Both [RFC4509] and [I-D.ietf-dnsext-dnssec-rsasha256] should also be
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Both [RFC4509] and [I-D.ietf-dnsext-dnssec-rsasha256] should also be
considered part of the DNS Security Document Family as described by considered part of the DNS Security Document Family as described by
[RFC4033], Section 10. [RFC4033], Section 10.
3. Significant Concerns 3. Security Concerns
This section provides clarifications that, if overlooked, could lead This section provides clarifications that, if overlooked, could lead
to security issues or major interoperability problems. to security issues.
3.1. Clarifications on Non-Existence Proofs 3.1. Clarifications on Non-Existence Proofs
[RFC4035] Section 5.4 underspecifies the algorithm for checking non- [RFC4035] Section 5.4 under-specifies the algorithm for checking non-
existence proofs. In particular, the algorithm as presented would existence proofs. In particular, the algorithm as presented would
incorrectly allow an NSEC or NSEC3 RR from an ancestor zone to prove incorrectly allow an NSEC or NSEC3 RR from an ancestor zone to prove
the non-existence of other RRs at that name in the child zone or the non-existence of RRs in the child zone.
other names in the child zone.
An "ancestor delegation" NSEC RR (or NSEC3 RR) is one with: An "ancestor delegation" NSEC RR (or NSEC3 RR) is one with:
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[RFC4035] does not address how to validate responses when QTYPE=*. [RFC4035] does not address how to validate responses when QTYPE=*.
As described in Section 6.2.2 of [RFC1034], a proper response to As described in Section 6.2.2 of [RFC1034], a proper response to
QTYPE=* may include a subset of the RRsets at a given name -- it is QTYPE=* may include a subset of the RRsets at a given name. That is,
not necessary to include all RRsets at the QNAME in the response. it is not necessary to include all RRsets at the QNAME in the
response.
When validating a response to QTYPE=*, validate all received RRsets When validating a response to QTYPE=*, all received RRsets that match
that match QNAME and QCLASS. If any of those RRsets fail validation, QNAME and QCLASS MUST be validated. If any of those RRsets fail
treat the answer as Bogus. If there are no RRsets matching QNAME and validation, the answer is considered Bogus. If there are no RRsets
QCLASS, validate that fact using the rules in [RFC4035] Section 5.4 matching QNAME and QCLASS, that fact MUST be validated according to
(as clarified in this document). To be clear, a validator must not
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expect to receive all records at the QNAME in response to QTYPE=*. the rules in [RFC4035] Section 5.4 (as clarified in this document).
To be clear, a validator must not expect to receive all records at
the QNAME in response to QTYPE=*.
3.3. Check for CNAME 3.3. Check for CNAME
Section 5 of [RFC4035] says little about validating responses based Section 5 of [RFC4035] says little about validating responses based
on (or that should be based on) CNAMEs. When validating a NOERROR/ on (or that should be based on) CNAMEs. When validating a NOERROR/
NODATA response, validators MUST check the CNAME bit in the matching NODATA response, validators MUST check the CNAME bit in the matching
NSEC or NSEC3 RR's type bitmap. If the CNAME bit is set, the NSEC or NSEC3 RR's type bitmap in addition to the bit for the query
validator MUST validate the CNAME RR and follow it, as appropriate. type. Without this check, an attacker could successfully transform a
positive CNAME response into a NOERROR/NODATA response.
3.4. Insecure Delegation Proofs 3.4. Insecure Delegation Proofs
[RFC4035] Section 5.2 specifies that a validator, when proving a [RFC4035] Section 5.2 specifies that a validator, when proving a
delegation is not secure, needs to check for the absence of the DS delegation is not secure, needs to check for the absence of the DS
and SOA bits in the NSEC (or NSEC3) type bitmap. The validator also and SOA bits in the NSEC (or NSEC3) type bitmap. The validator also
needs to check for the presence of the NS bit in the NSEC (or NSEC3) needs to check for the presence of the NS bit in the matching NSEC
RR (proving that there is, indeed, a delegation). If this is not (or NSEC3) RR (proving that there is, indeed, a delegation), or
checked, spoofed unsigned delegations might be used to claim that an alternately make sure that the delegation is covered by an NSEC3 RR
existing signed record is not signed. with the Opt-Out flag set. If this is not checked, spoofed unsigned
delegations might be used to claim that an existing signed record is
not signed.
3.5. Errors in Canonical Form Type Code List
4. Interoperability Concerns
4.1. Errors in Canonical Form Type Code List
When canonicalizing DNS names, DNS names in the RDATA section of NSEC When canonicalizing DNS names, DNS names in the RDATA section of NSEC
and RRSIG resource records are not downcased. and RRSIG resource records are not downcased.
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Since HINFO records contain no domain names, they are not subject to Since HINFO records contain no domain names, they are not subject to
downcasing. downcasing.
4.2. Unknown DS Message Digest Algorithms
4. Interoperability Concerns
4.1. Unknown DS Message Digest Algorithms
Section 5.2 of [RFC4035] includes rules for how to handle delegations Section 5.2 of [RFC4035] includes rules for how to handle delegations
to zones that are signed with entirely unsupported algorithms, as to zones that are signed with entirely unsupported public key
indicated by the algorithms shown in those zone's DS RRsets. It does algorithms, as indicated by the key algorithms shown in those zone's
not explicitly address how to handle DS records that use unsupported
message digest algorithms. In brief, DS records using unknown or
unsupported message digest algorithms MUST be treated the same way as
DS records referring to DNSKEY RRs of unknown or unsupported
algorithms.
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DS RRsets. It does not explicitly address how to handle DS records
that use unsupported message digest algorithms. In brief, DS records
using unknown or unsupported message digest algorithms MUST be
treated the same way as DS records referring to DNSKEY RRs of unknown
or unsupported public key algorithms.
The existing text says: The existing text says:
If the validator does not support any of the algorithms listed in If the validator does not support any of the algorithms listed in
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described above. described above.
To paraphrase the above, when determining the security status of a To paraphrase the above, when determining the security status of a
zone, a validator discards (for this purpose only) any DS records zone, a validator disregards any DS records listing unknown or
listing unknown or unsupported algorithms. If none are left, the unsupported algorithms. If none are left, the zone is treated as if
zone is treated as if it were unsigned. it were unsigned.
Modified to consider DS message digest algorithms, a validator also Modified to consider DS message digest algorithms, a validator also
discards any DS records using unknown or unsupported message digest disregards any DS records using unknown or unsupported message digest
algorithms. algorithms.
4.2. Private Algorithms 4.3. Private Algorithms
As discussed above, section 5.2 of [RFC4035] requires that validators As discussed above, section 5.2 of [RFC4035] requires that validators
make decisions about the security status of zones based on the public make decisions about the security status of zones based on the public
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needed. In the remaining cases, the security status of the zone needed. In the remaining cases, the security status of the zone
depends on whether or not the resolver supports any of the private depends on whether or not the resolver supports any of the private
algorithms in use (provided that these DS records use supported hash algorithms in use (provided that these DS records use supported hash
functions, as discussed in Section 4.1). In these cases, the functions, as discussed in Section 4.2). In these cases, the
resolver MUST retrieve the corresponding DNSKEY for each private resolver MUST retrieve the corresponding DNSKEY for each private
algorithm DS record and examine the public key field to determine the algorithm DS record and examine the public key field to determine the
algorithm in use. The security-aware resolver MUST ensure that the algorithm in use. The security-aware resolver MUST ensure that the
hash of the DNSKEY RR's owner name and RDATA matches the digest in hash of the DNSKEY RR's owner name and RDATA matches the digest in
the DS RR. If they do not match, and no other DS establishes that the DS RR. If they do not match, and no other DS establishes that
the zone is secure, the referral should be considered BAD data, as the zone is secure, the referral should be considered Bogus data, as
discussed in [RFC4035]. discussed in [RFC4035].
This clarification facilitates the broader use of private algorithms, This clarification facilitates the broader use of private algorithms,
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as suggested by [RFC4955]. as suggested by [RFC4955].
4.3. Caution About Local Policy and Multiple RRSIGs 4.4. Caution About Local Policy and Multiple RRSIGs
When multiple RRSIGs cover a given RRset, [RFC4035] Section 5.3.3 When multiple RRSIGs cover a given RRset, [RFC4035] Section 5.3.3
suggests that "the local resolver security policy determines whether suggests that "the local resolver security policy determines whether
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the resolver also has to test these RRSIG RRs and how to resolve the resolver also has to test these RRSIG RRs and how to resolve
conflicts if these RRSIG RRs lead to differing results." In most conflicts if these RRSIG RRs lead to differing results." In most
cases, a resolver would be well advised to accept any valid RRSIG as cases, a resolver would be well advised to accept any valid RRSIG as
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method described in section 4.2.1.2 of [RFC4641] might not work method described in section 4.2.1.2 of [RFC4641] might not work
reliably. reliably.
4.4. Key Tag Calculation 4.5. Key Tag Calculation
[RFC4034] Appendix B.1 incorrectly defines the Key Tag field [RFC4034] Appendix B.1 incorrectly defines the Key Tag field
calculation for algorithm 1. It correctly says that the Key Tag is calculation for algorithm 1. It correctly says that the Key Tag is
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say that this is 4th to last and 3rd to last octets of the public key say that this is 4th to last and 3rd to last octets of the public key
modulus. It is, in fact, the 3rd to last and 2nd to last octets. modulus. It is, in fact, the 3rd to last and 2nd to last octets.
4.5. Setting the DO Bit on Replies 4.6. Setting the DO Bit on Replies
[RFC4035] does not provide any instructions to servers as to how to [RFC4035] does not provide any instructions to servers as to how to
set the DO bit. Some authoritative server implementations have set the DO bit. Some authoritative server implementations have
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responses. Either behavior is permitted. To be clear, in replies to responses. Either behavior is permitted. To be clear, in replies to
queries with the DO-bit set servers may or may not set the DO bit. queries with the DO-bit set servers may or may not set the DO bit.
4.6. Setting the AD bit on Replies 4.7. Setting the AD bit on Replies
Section 3.2.3 of [RFC4035] describes under which conditions a Section 3.2.3 of [RFC4035] describes under which conditions a
validating resolver should set or clear the AD bit in a response. In validating resolver should set or clear the AD bit in a response. In
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conditions listed in RFC 4035, section 3.2.3, and the request conditions listed in RFC 4035, section 3.2.3, and the request
contained either a set DO bit or a set AD bit. contained either a set DO bit or a set AD bit.
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Note that the use of the AD bit in the query was previously Note that the use of the AD bit in the query was previously
undefined. This document defines it as a signal indicating that the undefined. This document defines it as a signal indicating that the
requester understands and is interested in the value of the AD bit in requester understands and is interested in the value of the AD bit in
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understands the AD bit without also requesting DNSSEC data via the DO understands the AD bit without also requesting DNSSEC data via the DO
bit. bit.
4.8. Setting the CD bit on Requests
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4.7. Setting the CD bit on Requests
When processing a request with the CD bit set, the resolver MUST set When processing a request with the CD bit set, the resolver MUST set
the CD bit on its upstream queries. the CD bit on its upstream queries.
4.8. Nested Trust Anchors 4.9. Nested Trust Anchors
A DNSSEC validator may be configured such that, for a given response, A DNSSEC validator may be configured such that, for a given response,
more than one trust anchor could be used to validate the chain of more than one trust anchor could be used to validate the chain of
trust to the response zone. For example, imagine a validor trust to the response zone. For example, imagine a validator
configured with trust anchors for "example." and "zone.example." configured with trust anchors for "example." and "zone.example."
When the validator is asked to validate a response to When the validator is asked to validate a response to
"www.sub.zone.example.", either trust anchor could apply. "www.sub.zone.example.", either trust anchor could apply.
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does not already have the parent's NS RRset. Section 4.2 of does not already have the parent's NS RRset. Section 4.2 of
[RFC4035] specifies a mechanism for doing that. [RFC4035] specifies a mechanism for doing that.
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5.2. Clarifications on DNSKEY Usage 5.2. Clarifications on DNSKEY Usage
Questions of the form "can I use a different DNSKEY for signing this Questions of the form "can I use a different DNSKEY for signing this
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the size of the DNSKEY RRset. However, be aware that there is no way the size of the DNSKEY RRset. However, be aware that there is no way
to tell resolvers what a particularly DNSKEY is supposed to be used to tell resolvers what a particularly DNSKEY is supposed to be used
for -- any DNSKEY in the zone's signed DNSKEY RRset may be used to for -- any DNSKEY in the zone's signed DNSKEY RRset may be used to
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authenticate any RRset in the zone. For example, if a weaker or less authenticate any RRset in the zone. For example, if a weaker or less
trusted DNSKEY is being used to authenticate NSEC RRsets or all trusted DNSKEY is being used to authenticate NSEC RRsets or all
dynamically updated records, that same DNSKEY can also be used to dynamically updated records, that same DNSKEY can also be used to
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5.4. Errors in RFC 5155 5.4. Errors in RFC 5155
A NSEC3 record, that matches an Empty Non-Terminal, effectively has A NSEC3 record that matches an Empty Non-Terminal effectively has no
no type associated with it. This NSEC3 record has an empty type bit type associated with it. This NSEC3 record has an empty type bit
map. Section 3.2.1 of [RFC5155] contains the statement: map. Section 3.2.1 of [RFC5155] contains the statement:
Blocks with no types present MUST NOT be included. Blocks with no types present MUST NOT be included.
However, the same section contains a regular expression: However, the same section contains a regular expression:
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Type Bit Maps Field = ( Window Block # | Bitmap Length | Bitmap )+ Type Bit Maps Field = ( Window Block # | Bitmap Length | Bitmap )+
The plus sign in the regular expression indicates that there is one The plus sign in the regular expression indicates that there is one
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contradicts with the first statement. Therefore, the correct text in contradicts with the first statement. Therefore, the correct text in
RFC 5155 3.2.1 should be: RFC 5155 3.2.1 should be:
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Type Bit Maps Field = ( Window Block # | Bitmap Length | Bitmap )* Type Bit Maps Field = ( Window Block # | Bitmap Length | Bitmap )*
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7. Security Considerations 7. Security Considerations
This document does not make fundamental changes to the DNSSEC This document adds two cryptographic features to the core DNSSEC
protocol, as it was generally understood when DNSSECbis was protocol. Additionally, it addresses some ambiguities and omissions
published. It does, however, address some ambiguities and omissions in the core DNSSEC documents that, if not recognized and addressed in
in those documents that, if not recognized and addressed in
implementations, could lead to security failures. In particular, the implementations, could lead to security failures. In particular, the
validation algorithm clarifications in Section 3 are critical for validation algorithm clarifications in Section 3 are critical for
preserving the security properties DNSSEC offers. Furthermore, preserving the security properties DNSSEC offers. Furthermore,
failure to address some of the interoperability concerns in Section 4 failure to address some of the interoperability concerns in Section 4
could limit the ability to later change or expand DNSSEC, including could limit the ability to later change or expand DNSSEC, including
by adding new algorithms. adding new algorithms.
8. References 8. References
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[I-D.ietf-dnsext-dnssec-rsasha256] [I-D.ietf-dnsext-dnssec-rsasha256]
Jansen, J., "Use of SHA-2 algorithms with RSA in DNSKEY Jansen, J., "Use of SHA-2 algorithms with RSA in DNSKEY
and RRSIG Resource Records for DNSSEC", and RRSIG Resource Records for DNSSEC",
draft-ietf-dnsext-dnssec-rsasha256-10 (work in progress), draft-ietf-dnsext-dnssec-rsasha256-14 (work in progress),
January 2009. June 2009.
[RFC1034] Mockapetris, P., "Domain names - concepts and facilities", [RFC1034] Mockapetris, P., "Domain names - concepts and facilities",
RFC 1034, STD 13, November 1987. RFC 1034, STD 13, November 1987.
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Rose, "DNS Security Introduction and Requirements", Rose, "DNS Security Introduction and Requirements",
RFC 4033, March 2005. RFC 4033, March 2005.
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[RFC4034] Arends, R., Austein, R., Larson, M., Massey, D., and S. [RFC4034] Arends, R., Austein, R., Larson, M., Massey, D., and S.
Rose, "Resource Records for the DNS Security Extensions", Rose, "Resource Records for the DNS Security Extensions",
RFC 4034, March 2005. RFC 4034, March 2005.
[RFC4035] Arends, R., Austein, R., Larson, M., Massey, D., and S. [RFC4035] Arends, R., Austein, R., Larson, M., Massey, D., and S.
Rose, "Protocol Modifications for the DNS Security Rose, "Protocol Modifications for the DNS Security
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Extensions", RFC 4035, March 2005. Extensions", RFC 4035, March 2005.
[RFC4509] Hardaker, W., "Use of SHA-256 in DNSSEC Delegation Signer [RFC4509] Hardaker, W., "Use of SHA-256 in DNSSEC Delegation Signer
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provided text suitable for inclusion in this document. provided text suitable for inclusion in this document.
The lack of specificity about handling private algorithms, as The lack of specificity about handling private algorithms, as
described in Section 4.2, and the lack of specificity in handling ANY described in Section 4.3, and the lack of specificity in handling ANY
queries, as described in Section 3.2, were discovered by David queries, as described in Section 3.2, were discovered by David
Blacka. Blacka.
The error in algorithm 1 key tag calculation, as described in The error in algorithm 1 key tag calculation, as described in
Section 4.4, was found by Abhijit Hayatnagarkar. Donald Eastlake Section 4.5, was found by Abhijit Hayatnagarkar. Donald Eastlake
contributed text for Section 4.4. contributed text for Section 4.5.
The bug relating to delegation NSEC RR's in Section 3.1 was found by The bug relating to delegation NSEC RR's in Section 3.1 was found by
Roy Badami. Roy Arends found the related problem with DNAME. Roy Badami. Roy Arends found the related problem with DNAME.
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The errors in the [RFC4035] examples were found by Roy Arends, who The errors in the [RFC4035] examples were found by Roy Arends, who
also contributed text for Section 5.3 of this document. also contributed text for Section 5.3 of this document.
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comments on the text of this document. comments on the text of this document.
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Authors' Addresses Authors' Addresses
Samuel Weiler Samuel Weiler
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