keybase / keybase/client

Self-signed certificate used on api.keybase.io is blocked by some firewalls

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Description

Hi there,

It looks like the self-signed cert used on api.keybase.io is blocked by some firewalls. This apprears to be a consequence of the firewall's inability to fully validate the certificate chain (unknown Root CA). Whitelisting *.keybase.io on the firewall, or using a VPN connection fixes the problem. Note: This issue is related to #6004.

My log id: cfb0941f74341b83589dec1c

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the certificate configuration for api.keybase.io and the related issue #6004, then reproduce the failure described for firewalls that cannot validate the chain. Use log id cfb0941f74341b83589dec1c as supporting context. Done means api.keybase.io is reachable through affected firewalls without requiring a whitelist or VPN.

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Assessment

Domain
networking, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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