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Read x509 Extensions

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Description

Is there already support for reading x509 extensions from an existing certificate? In my case I need to be able to read the X509v3 Authority Key Identifier.

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Research direction

No source file or test is named. Start by inspecting the existing APIs for reading data from an existing X509 certificate and how certificate extensions are represented, then determine the intended Authority Key Identifier behavior and add coverage showing that it can be read.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
cryptography, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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