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PKIGeek
2012-07-14
2013-02-26
  • PKIGeek

    PKIGeek - 2012-07-14

    Hi all
    I want to timestamp an exe file using Microsoft's signtool. when I use verisign's timestamp server, it works fine. but when I try to use my local timestamp server I get the following error :The specified timestamp server could not be reached.
    TSA's software is Sign server, I am on the same LAN with the TSA server and I can ping the TSA, also the sign server client script says that the timestamp is OK.
    anyone knows what the problem is?

     
  • Markus Kilås

    Markus Kilås - 2012-07-14

    Hi modaei,

    The Microsoft's signtool does not use the standard RFC#3161 format for timestamp requests/response but a similar but different format. Currently SignServer does not support this MS format but support for it could be developed on customer request.

    Best regards,
    Markus

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  • PKIGeek

    PKIGeek - 2012-07-14

    Thanks for the reply netmackan
    so what solution do you suggest for timestamping exe files, using a signserver TSA?

     
  • Markus Kilås

    Markus Kilås - 2012-07-16

    My suggestion is to add support for it in the SignServer TSA. I have not yet read the specifications so I can not give you an accurate estimate on how much work it would required but if you are interested in supporting the development you can send an e-mail to info@primekey.se and we will look more closely at it.

    Best regards,
    Markus

     

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