Windows 10: Issue with representation of Distinguished Name element STATE in certificates

If you open a certificate with any Windows Crypto Library also the certificate viewer, the representation of a specific information is not according to the X.500 standard and RFC 2253.


The value STATE in the DN is represented in Windows with S.


In the RFC the string S does not exists. According to the RFC, the correct string would be ST.


If you use the DN for other purposes the wrong use of the string can crash in other applications.

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N8 certificates not trusted/don't match the name

Well I worked out for myself how to verify the certificates are genuine:

• Using a desktop computer
• Go to the page with the certificates
• Select a certificate
• It will say either:
  • Certificate already exists - this confirms that the certificate on the website matches one already in your browser, which we already trust, therefore the certificate on the website is trustworthy
  • Asks if you want to install the certificate, DON'T.
    • First view the certificate details.
    • Copy the certificate serial number or SHA1/SHA256/MD5/etc hash
    • Paste this into a search engine
    • If another website that you trust lists the certificate, e.g. your phone manufacturer or another trusted website (preferably a secure website, therefore you have confidence the website is genuine), then you can trust the certificate
    • If no trustworthy sites are returned in the search then try another hash or serial number
    • If you can't find any trustworthy sites listing the certificate then I suggest you don't trust it.
• Finally, if you decide you trust a certificate then you can download and install on your phone.

 

The security certificate presented by this website was not issued by a trusted certificate authority.

Hello,

Thank you for visiting Microsoft Community.

As per the description, I understand that you’re facing issues accessing your HP Printer homepage. I will certainly help you with the issue.

I would like to know a few information:

• 
  Did you check with any other browser?
  
• 
  Did you make any changes to the software prior to this issue?
  
• 
  Are you using any Antivirus/Security software?
  

I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:

Method 1:

Try viewing the website in Compatibility View and see if that helps.



Note: Not all website display problems are caused by browser incompatibility. Interrupted Internet connections, heavy traffic, or problems with the website can also affect how a webpage is displayed.

a) Open Internet Explorer.

b) Press ALT+T keys, to launch “Tools” drop down menu.

c) In the “Tools” menu, select “Compatibility View Settings” option.

d) In the “Compatibility View” window, add the name of websites (with which you are facing the issue) and then check.

Method 2:

I suggest you to refer to the article mentioned below and check if the issue perists.

Certificate errors: FAQ

Certificate errors: FAQ

Hope this information helps.

Reply us with the status of the issue.

Sincerely,

 

Security certificate issue

Hi Doug,

To help you resolve your concern, please follow these steps:

• Open Microsoft Edge and access Nextdoor.com, click
  Continue to this website (not recommended). There should be a
  Certificate warning that will appear.
• Click the Certificate Error button to open the information window.
• Click View Certificates, and then click Install Certificate.
• On the warning message that appears, click Yes to install the certificate.

Please let us know the outcome