On Tue, Jun 19, 2007, Arsen Hayrapetyan wrote:

> Hello there,
> 
> Does anybody know the answer to this question?
> It is the first time my e-mail hasn't been answered on this mailing 
> list, I always get
> very clear and detailed answers here... :(
> 
> Arsen.
> 
> Arsen Hayrapetyan wrote:
> >Hello,
> >
> >I am using the latest version of OpenSSL (0.9.8e) and want to make the CRL
> >v2 (using openssl ca -gencrl) with the CRL extension 'CRL Number' and CRL
> >entry extension 'Reason Code'.
> >
> >  
> (as defined in RFC 3280)
> >What shall I add to my openssl.cnf [ crl_ext ] ?
> >

The reason code doesn't need any changes to openssl.cnf but you need to
specify the reason code to use when you revoke a certificate.

If you are using a recent version of OpenSSL it may already be adding the CRL
number extension.

Check with:

openssl crl -in crl.pem -text -noout

This is all documented in the ca manual page.

Steve.
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