Class X509CertInfo

java.lang.Object
org.mozilla.jss.netscape.security.x509.X509CertInfo
All Implemented Interfaces:
Serializable, CertAttrSet
Direct Known Subclasses:
CertInfo

public class X509CertInfo extends Object implements CertAttrSet, Serializable
The X509CertInfo class represents X.509 certificate information.

X.509 certificates have several base data elements, including:

  • The Subject Name, an X.500 Distinguished Name for the entity (subject) for which the certificate was issued.
  • The Subject Public Key, the public key of the subject. This is one of the most important parts of the certificate.
  • The Validity Period, a time period (e.g. six months) within which the certificate is valid (unless revoked).
  • The Issuer Name, an X.500 Distinguished Name for the Certificate Authority (CA) which issued the certificate.
  • A Serial Number assigned by the CA, for use in certificate revocation and other applications.
Version:
1.16
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