- Finding Feature Information
- Restrictions for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Information About Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Identifying Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Signature Information
- Displaying Digital Signature Information for a Specific Image File
- Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Key Information
- Performing Production Key Revocation for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Performing Special Key Revocation for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Troubleshooting Digitally Signed Cisco Software Images
- Identifying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Example
- Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Signature Information Example
- Displaying the Digital Signature Information for a Specific Image File Example
- Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Key Information Example
- Performing Special Key Revocation for Digitally Signed Cisco Software Example
- Enabling Debugging of Digitally Signed Cisco Software Image Key Information Example
Digitally Signed Cisco Software
The Digitally Signed Cisco Software feature describes how to identify digitally signed Cisco software, gather software authentication information related to digitally signed images, and perform key revocation. Digitally Signed Cisco software is software that is digitally signed using secure asymmetrical (public-key) cryptography.
The purpose of digitally signed Cisco software is to ensure that customers are confident that the software running within their systems is secure and has not been tampered with, and that the software running in those systems originated from the trusted source as claimed.
For customers concerned about software updates involving digitally signed Cisco software--no action is necessary for customers to take advantage of the increased protection. The system operation is largely transparent to existing practices. Some minor changes in system displays reflect the use of digitally signed Cisco software.
- Finding Feature Information
- Restrictions for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Information About Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- How to Work with Digitally Signed Cisco Software Images
- Configuration Examples for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Additional References
- Feature Information for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
Finding Feature Information
Your software release may not support all the features documented in this module. For the latest caveats and feature information, see Bug Search Tool and the release notes for your platform and software release. To find information about the features documented in this module, and to see a list of the releases in which each feature is supported, see the feature information table at the end of this module.
Use Cisco Feature Navigator to find information about platform support and Cisco software image support. To access Cisco Feature Navigator, go to www.cisco.com/go/cfn. An account on Cisco.com is not required.
Restrictions for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
The Cisco Catalyst 4500 E+Series switches running Cisco IOS XE software include the functionality described in this document, except for Digitally Signed Software Key Revocation and Replacement.
Information About Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Features and Benefits of Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Digitally Signed Cisco Software Identification
- Digitally Signed Cisco Software Key Revocation and Replacement
Features and Benefits of Digitally Signed Cisco Software
Three main factors drive digitally signed Cisco software and software integrity verification:
The U.S. government is introducing a new version of the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140. FIPS-140-3 is the latest draft and is scheduled for ratification in 2010 and to be effective in 2011. This standard requires software to be digitally signed and to be verified for authenticity and integrity prior to load and execution.
The focus on product security provides increased protection from attacks and threats to Cisco products. Digitally signed Cisco software offers increased protection from the installation and loading of software that has been corrupted or modified.
Digitally signed Cisco software provides counterfeit protection, which provides further assurance for customers that the equipment they purchase is as claimed.
Digitally Signed Cisco Software Identification
Digitally signed Cisco IOS software is identified by a three-character extension in the image name. The Cisco software build process creates a Cisco IOS image file that contains a file extension based on the signing key that was used to sign images. These file extensions are:
The significance of each character in the file extension is explained in the table below.
|
File Extension Character |
Character Meaning |
|---|---|
|
S (first character) |
Stands for digitally signed software. |
|
P or S (second character) |
P and S stand for a production and special (development) image, respectively. A production image is Cisco software approved for general release; a special image is development software provided under special conditions for limited use. |
|
A (third character) |
Indicates the key version used to digitally sign the image. A key version is identified by an alphabetical character - for example, A,B,C... |
Digitally Signed Cisco Software Key Types and Versions
Digitally signed Cisco software keys are identified by the type and version of the key. A key can be a special, production, or rollover key type. Special and production keys can be revoked. A rollover key is used to revoke a production or special key. The second character in the file extension indicates whether the key type is a special or production key. The key type can be “P” for a production key or an “S” for a special key.
Production and special key types have an associated key version. The key version is defined by the third character in the file extension, in the form of an alphabetical character; for example A, B or C. When a key is replaced, the key version is incremented alphabetically. For example, after a key revocation of a key type “P” (production key) with a key version of “A”, the new image will be signed with key version “B”. Key type and key version are stored as part of the key record in the key storage of the router.
Digitally Signed Cisco Software Key Revocation and Replacement
 Note | Key revocation and replacement is not supported on Catalyst 4500 E+Series switches running IOS XE software. |
Key Revocation
Key revocation is the process of removing a key from operational use in digitally signed Cisco software.
Key revocation takes place when a key becomes compromised or is no longer used. Key revocation and replacement is only necessary in the event of a certain type of vulnerability or catastrophic loss to Cisco's secure key infrastructure. Operational steps to remedy the situation would only be necessary if notified and directed by Cisco. Notification and direction would occur through posting of advisories or field notices on www.cisco.com.
There are two different key revocation processes depending on the type of key to be revoked:
Key Replacement
Key replacement is the process of providing a new key to replace a compromised key. The new key is added before the compromised key is revoked. Key replacement is a two-step process:
A new key is added to the key storage to replace the revoked key.
After the image is verified as operating correctly with the new key, the compromised key is revoked from the key storage.
Key Revocation Image
A revocation image is a basic version of the normal image whose function is to add a new production key to the key storage area. A revocation image has no other capabilities. When a key is to be revoked and replaced, one revocation image per key is provided.
A revocation image contains a new production key bundled within it.
A rollover key stored on the platform is used to verify the signature of the revocation image--a valid revocation image is signed using the same rollover key.
Note | A revocation image can be used only in production key revocation. |
Important Tasks Concerning the Revocation Image
There are two important tasks concerning the revocation image:
Adding the new production key to the key storage area.
Performing a production key upgrade check. For more information, see Step 2 in the “Production Key Revocation”.
Adding the New Production Key to the Key Storage Area:
The revocation image adds the bundled production key to the key storage. The key is written to the primary and backup key storage areas after the revocation image checks that the key is already not part of the existing set of keys in the key storage.
Performing a Key Upgrade Check:
After the new key is added and the customer has upgraded the software (Cisco IOS and ROMmon), the show software authenticity upgrade-status command should be run. The user can review the command output to determine if the production key is successfully upgraded, and can be selected for the next boot.
Production Key Revocation
A production key (also called the release key) is revoked and replaced using a revocation image signed with a rollover key, because the images signed using the compromised production key cannot be trusted. The ROMmon can boot any image signed using a rollover key. The production key revocation and replacement process involves four steps:
Add the new production key to the key storage. The new production key is bundled within the revocation image.
Perform a software upgrade check using the show software authenticity upgrade-status command to verify the following: - The new production key version is installed.
- The new production key is added to the primary key storage (if not, issue the software authenticity key add production command again with the existing revocation image).
- The new production key is added to the backup key storage (if not, issue the software authenticity key add production command again with the existing revocation image).
- The image is configured for autoboot (with the boot system command) signed with the new production key (if not, make sure the new production image is copied into the box and modify the boot system command to point to the new image).
- The upgradable ROMmon is signed with the new production key (if not, upgrade the ROMmon to the one signed with the new production key).
Once everything is verified, the user may load the production image signed with the new production key by using the reload command.
Once the new production image is loaded, the user may revoke the compromised key using the software authenticity key revoke production command.
Steps 1 and 2 are done using the special revocation image. It is important for the user to do verifications in Step 2 because after a reboot (in Step 3), an old key will not be revoked if any of the software is still using the old key. The verifications help to ensure that the new key is fully installed and the next reboot (in Step 3) will use the new release software and new ROMmon. Revoking the old production key (Step 4) can be done only after the new key and the new software are installed to the system.
Special Key Revocation
A special key is revoked using a production image signed with a production key. Each production image used for special key revocation has a bundled special key that is the latest at the time of building the production image. The special key revocation and replacement process involves three steps:
Add the bundled new special key to the key storage area.
Upgrade the ROMmon that is signed using the compromise special key, to the new ROMmon signed with the new special key.
Revoke the compromised key from the key storage.
Note that Step 3 does not require any reboot and will be done using the production image itself. This is because the customer is already running a production image and invalidation itself happens from the running production image. Special images do not have the capability to add or invalidate any key.
How to Work with Digitally Signed Cisco Software Images
- Identifying Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Signature Information
- Displaying Digital Signature Information for a Specific Image File
- Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Key Information
- Performing Production Key Revocation for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Performing Special Key Revocation for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Troubleshooting Digitally Signed Cisco Software Images
Identifying Digitally Signed Cisco Software
Perform this task to identify digitally signed Cisco software by examining the image filename in the command output from the show version command, and judging it on the criteria described in the “Digitally Signed Cisco Software Identification” section.
Note | If the image file has been renamed by the user, it may not be possible to identify the image because the user may have overwritten the criteria used to indicate that the image is digitally signed. |
1.
enable
2.
show
version
DETAILED STEPS
Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Signature Information
Perform this task to display information related to software authentication for the current ROMmon and the Cisco IOS image file used for booting. The display includes image credential information, the key type used for verification, signature information, and other attributes in the signature envelope.
1.
enable
2.
show
software
authenticity
running
DETAILED STEPS
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 |
enable
Example: Router> enable |
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
|
| Step 2 |
show
software
authenticity
running
Example: Router# show software authenticity running |
Displays software authenticity-related information for the current ROMmon and the Cisco IOS image file used for booting. |
Displaying Digital Signature Information for a Specific Image File
Perform this task to display the digital signature information related to software authentication for a specific image file.
1.
enable
2.
show
software
authenticity
file
{flash0:filename
|
flash1:filename
|
flash:filename
|
nvram:filename
|
usbflash0:filename
|
usbflash1:filename}
DETAILED STEPS
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 |
enable
Example: Router> enable |
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
|
| Step 2 |
show
software
authenticity
file
{flash0:filename
|
flash1:filename
|
flash:filename
|
nvram:filename
|
usbflash0:filename
|
usbflash1:filename}
Example: Router# show software authenticity file usbflash0:c3900-universalk9-mz.SPA |
Displays digital signature and software authenticity-related information for a specific image file. |
Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Key Information
Perform this task to display digitally signed Cisco software key information. The information details the software public keys that are in storage with the key types.
1.
enable
2.
show
software
authenticity
keys
DETAILED STEPS
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 |
enable
Example: Router> enable |
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
|
| Step 2 |
show
software
authenticity
keys
Example: Router# show software authenticity keys |
Displays the software public keys that are in storage with the key types for digitally signed Cisco software. |
Performing Production Key Revocation for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
Perform this task to perform production key revocation for digitally signed Cisco software.
This task must be performed with a dedicated revocation image.
1.
enable
2.
sof
tware
authenticity
key
add
production
3.
show
sof
tware
authenticity
upgrade-status
4.
copy
[/erase] [/verify | /noverify] source-urldestination-url
5.
copy
[/erase] [/verify | /noverify] source-urldestination-url
6.
upgrade
rom-monitor
file
{archive:
|
cns:
|
flash0:
|
flash1:
|
flash:
|
ftp:
|
http:
|
https:
|
null:
|
nvram:
|
rcp:
|
scp:
|
system:
|
tar:
|
tftp:
|
tmpsys:
|
usbflash0:
|
xmodem:
|
ymodem:}
[file-path]
7. reload [/verify | /noverify] [line | in [hhh:mm | mmm [text]] | at hh:mm [text] | reason [reason string] | cancel]
8.
sof
tware
authenticity
key
revoke
production
DETAILED STEPS
Performing Special Key Revocation for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
Perform this task to perform special key revocation for digitally signed Cisco software.
This task must be performed with a production image.
1.
enable
2.
sof
tware
authenticity
key
add
special
3.
copy
[/erase] [/verify | /noverify] source-urldestination-url
4.
copy
[/erase] [/verify | /noverify] source-urldestination-url
5.
upgrade
rom-monitor
file
{archive:
|
cns:
|
flash0:
|
flash1:
|
flash:
|
ftp:
|
http:
|
https:
|
null:
|
nvram:
|
rcp:
|
scp:
|
system:
|
tar:
|
tftp:
|
tmpsys:
|
usbflash0:
|
xmodem:
|
ymodem:}
[file-path]
6.
sof
tware
authenticity
key
revoke
special
DETAILED STEPS
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 |
enable
Example: Router> enable |
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
|
| Step 2 |
sof
tware
authenticity
key
add
special
Example: Router# software authenticity key add production |
Adds a new special key to the key storage area of a router loaded with digitally signed Cisco software.
|
| Step 3 |
copy
[/erase] [/verify | /noverify] source-urldestination-url Example: Router# copy tftp: usbflash0: |
Copies an image from a TFTP server to the selected router storage area.
|
| Step 4 |
copy
[/erase] [/verify | /noverify] source-urldestination-url Example: Example: Example: Example: Router# copy /verify tftp: usbflash0: |
Copies an image from a TFTP server to the selected router storage area.
|
| Step 5 |
upgrade
rom-monitor
file
{archive:
|
cns:
|
flash0:
|
flash1:
|
flash:
|
ftp:
|
http:
|
https:
|
null:
|
nvram:
|
rcp:
|
scp:
|
system:
|
tar:
|
tftp:
|
tmpsys:
|
usbflash0:
|
xmodem:
|
ymodem:}
[file-path] Example: Router# upgrade rom-monitor file flash0:C3900_ROMMON_RM2.srec.SSB |
Upgrades the ROM monitor (ROMmon) image in privileged EXEC mode. |
| Step 6 |
sof
tware
authenticity
key
revoke
special
Example: Router# software authenticity key revoke special |
Revokes or invalidates the old special key from the key storage when run from a production image.
|
Troubleshooting Digitally Signed Cisco Software Images
Perform this task to troubleshoot digitally signed Cisco software images.
1.
enable
2.
debug
software
authenticity
{envelope
|
errors
|
key
|
revocation
|
show
|
verbose}
DETAILED STEPS
| Command or Action | Purpose | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 |
enable
Example: Router> enable |
Enables privileged EXEC mode.
|
| Step 2 |
debug
software
authenticity
{envelope
|
errors
|
key
|
revocation
|
show
|
verbose}
Example: Router# debug software authenticity errors |
Enables the display of debug messages for digitally signed Cisco software. |
Configuration Examples for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
- Identifying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Example
- Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Signature Information Example
- Displaying the Digital Signature Information for a Specific Image File Example
- Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Key Information Example
- Performing Special Key Revocation for Digitally Signed Cisco Software Example
- Enabling Debugging of Digitally Signed Cisco Software Image Key Information Example
Identifying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Example
The following example displays the digitally signed Cisco software image filename and allows a user to identify it based on the digitally signed Cisco software identification criteria:
Router# show version
Cisco IOS Software, C3900 Software (C3900-UNIVERSALK9-M),
12.4(20090904:044027) [i12 577]
Copyright (c) 1986-2009 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Fri 04-Sep-09 09:22 by xxx
ROM: System Bootstrap, Version 12.4(20090303:092436)
C3900-2 uptime is 8 hours, 41 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload at 08:40:40 UTC Tue May 21 1901!
System image file is "xxx.SPA"
Last reload reason: Reload Command
This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.
A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html
If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
export@cisco.com.
Cisco xxx (revision 1.0) with CISCxxx with 987136K/61440K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID xxx
3 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
1 terminal line
1 Virtual Private Network (VPN) Module
1 cisco Integrated Service Engine(s)
DRAM configuration is 72 bits wide with parity enabled.
255K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
1020584K bytes of USB Flash usbflash0 (Read/Write)
1020584K bytes of USB Flash usbflash1 (Read/Write)
500472K bytes of ATA System CompactFlash 0 (Read/Write)
License Info:
License UDI:
-------------------------------------------------
Device# PID SN
-------------------------------------------------
xx xxx xxxx
Technology Package License Information for Module:'xxx'
----------------------------------------------------------------
Technology Technology-package Technology-package
Current Type Next reboot
-----------------------------------------------------------------
ipbase ipbasek9 Permanent ipbasek9
security securityk9 Evaluation securityk9
uc None None None
data None None None
Configuration register is 0x2102
Note the digitally signed image file is identified in the following line:
System image file is "xxx.SPA"
The image has a three-character extension in the filename (.SPA) characteristic of digitally signed Cisco software. Based on the guidelines in the “Digitally Signed Cisco Software Identification” section the first character in the file extension “S” indicates that the image is a digitally signed software image, the second character “P” indicates that the image is digitally signed using a production key, and the third character “A” indicates that the key version is version A.
Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Signature Information Example
The following example shows how to display information related to software authentication for the current ROMmon and Cisco IOS image file used for booting:
Router# show software authenticity running
SYSTEM IMAGE
-------------------
Image type : Development
Signer Information
Common Name : xxx
Organization Unit : xxx
Organization Name : xxx
Certificate Serial Number : xxx
Hash Algorithm : xxx
Signature Algorithm : 2048-bit RSA
Key Version : xxx
Verifier Information
Verifier Name : ROMMON 2
Verifier Version : System Bootstrap, Version 12.4(20090409:084310)
ROMMON 2
---------------
Image type : xxx
Signer Information
Common Name : xxx
Organization Unit : xxx
Organization Name : xxx
Certificate Serial Number : xxx
Hash Algorithm : xxx
Signature Algorithm : 2048-bit RSA
Key Version : xx
Verifier Information
Verifier Name : ROMMON 2
Verifier Version : System Bootstrap, Version 12.4(20090409:084310) [
The table below describes the significant fields shown in the display.
|
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
|
SYSTEM IMAGE |
Section of the output displaying the system image information. |
|
Image type |
Displays the type of image. |
|
Common Name |
Displays the name of the software manufacturer. |
|
Organization Unit |
Displays the hardware the software image is deployed on. |
|
Organization Name |
Displays the owner of the software image. |
|
Certificate Serial Number |
Displays the certificate serial number for the digital signature. |
|
Hash Algorithm |
Displays the type of hash algorithm used in digital signature verification. |
|
Signature Algorithm |
Displays the type of signature algorithm used in digital signature verification. |
|
Key Version |
Displays the key version used for verification. |
|
Verifier Name |
Name of the program responsible for performing the digital signature verification. |
|
Verifier Version |
Version of the program responsible for performing the digital signature verification. |
|
ROMMON 2 |
Section of the output displaying the current ROMmon information. |
Displaying the Digital Signature Information for a Specific Image File Example
The following example shows how to display the digital signature information related to software authentication for a specific image file:
Router# showsoftwareauthenticityfileflash0:c3900-universalk9-mz.SSA
File Name : flash0:c3900-universalk9-mz.SSA
Image type : Development
Signer Information
Common Name : xxx
Organization Unit : xxx
Organization Name : xxx
Certificate Serial Number : xxx
Hash Algorithm : SHA512
Signature Algorithm : 2048-bit RSA
Key Version : A
The table below describes the significant fields shown in the display.
|
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
|
File Name |
Name of the filename in the memory. For example, flash0:c3900-universalk9-mz.SSA refers to filename c3900-universalk9-mz.SSA in flash memory (flash0:). |
|
Image type |
Displays the type of image. |
|
Signer Information |
Signature information. |
|
Common Name |
Displays the name of the software manufacturer. |
|
Organization Unit |
Displays the hardware the software image is deployed on. |
|
Organization Name |
Displays the owner of the software image. |
|
Certificate Serial Number |
Displays the certificate serial number for the digital signature. |
|
Hash Algorithm |
Displays the type of hash algorithm used in digital signature verification. |
|
Signature Algorithm |
Displays the type of signature algorithm used in digital signature verification. |
|
Key Version |
Displays the key version used for verification. |
Displaying Digitally Signed Cisco Software Key Information Example
The following example displays digitally signed Cisco software key information. The information details the software public keys that are in storage, including their key types.
Router# show software authenticity keys
Public Key #1 Information
-------------------------
Key Type : Release (Primary)
Public Key Algorithm : RSA
Modulus :
CC:CA:40:55:8C:71:E2:4A:3A:B6:9D:5C:94:1D:02:BA:
...
26:04:6B:33:EB:70:2B:18:24:C7:D9:31:3E:77:24:85
Exponent : xxx
Key Version : A
Public Key #2 Information
-------------------------
Key Type : Development (Primary)
Public Key Algorithm : RSA
Modulus :
CC:CA:40:55:8C:71:E2:4A:3A:B6:9D:5C:94:1D:02:BA:
....
26:04:6B:33:EB:70:2B:18:24:C7:D9:31:3E:77:24:85
Exponent : xxx
Key Version : A
The table below describes the significant fields shown in the display.
|
Field |
Description |
|---|---|
|
Public Key # |
Public key number. |
|
Key Type |
Displays the key type used for image verification. |
|
Public Key Algorithm |
Displays the name of the algorithm used for public key cryptography. |
|
Modulus |
Modulus of the public key algorithm. |
|
Exponent |
Exponent of the public key algorithm |
|
Key Version |
Displays the key version used for verification. |
Performing Special Key Revocation for Digitally Signed Cisco Software Example
The following example displays a special key revocation process:
Router# software authenticity key add special Validating running image... Validating new special key... Adding the key to Primary Checking for duplicate keys Writing the key...e.Success Adding the key to Backup Checking for duplicate keys Writing the key...e.Success Done!
The software authenticity key add special command adds the new special key to the primary and backup storage areas of the router and verifies that a duplicate key is not present.
Router# copy tftp: usbflash0: Address or name of remote host []? 209.165.200.226 Source filename []? rommon_image_location/ C3900_rom-monitor.srec.SSB
The new ROMmon special image file with a new special key is copied to the ROMmon storage area (usbflash0:).
Router# copy /verify tftp: usbflash0:
Address or name of remote host []? 209.165.200.225
Source filename []? image_location/c3900-universalk9-mz.SSB
Destination filename [c3900-universalk9-mz.SSB]?
Accessing tftp:// 209.165.200.225/image_location/c3900-universalk9-mz.SSB...
Loading image_location/c3900-universalk9-mz.SSB from 209.165.200.225 (via GigabitEthernet0/0):
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[OK - 52291428 bytes]
52291428 bytes copied in 124.804 secs (418988 bytes/sec)
Starting image verification
Hash Computation: 100% Done!
Computed Hash SHA2: 7F54083493EB6B06234CFC5266E538E7
.....
.....
0B17572E9A33735ADCEE26A4E3FDB662
Embedded Hash SHA2: 7F54083493EB6B06234CFC5266E538E7
.....
.....
0B17572E9A33735ADCEE26A4E3FDB662
CCO Hash MD5 : 966D4092FA8F5F2E0F74BDCF46511CF7
Digital signature successfully verified in file usbflash0:/c3900-universalk9-mz.SSB
The new special image file with a new special key is copied to the image storage area in the router (usbflash0:) and the signature of the image is verified successfully.
Router# upgrade rom-monitor file usbflash0:C3900_PRIV_RM2.srec.SSB Platform Field Upgradeable ROMMON LOAD test ___________________________________________ RSA Signature Verification Passed ... ROM: Digitally Signed Development Software This command will result in a 'power-on reset' of the router! Continue? [yes/no]: yes ROMMON image upgrade in progress. Erasing boot flash eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Programming boot flash ........................ Now Reloading FPGA System Reset Fail; Performing IOCTRL System reset System Bootstrap, Version 15.0(1r)M3, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1) Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport Copyright (c) 2009 by cisco Systems, Inc. Total memory size = 1024 MB - DIMM0 = 512 MB, DIMM1 = 512 MB Running new upgrade for first time System Bootstrap, Version 12.4(20090921:163953) [image-rommon 152], DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE Copyright (c) 1994-2009 by cisco Systems, Inc. Total memory size = 1024 MB - DIMM0 = 512 MB, DIMM1 = 512 MB Field Upgradeable ROMMON Integrity test _______________________________________ ROM: Digitally Signed Development Software CISCO3945 with CISCO3900-MPE140 with 1048576 Kbytes of main memory Main memory is configured to 72/72(dimm 0/1) bit mode with ECC enabled Upgrade ROMMON initialized program load complete, entry point: 0x4000000, size: 0x3f520 Continue to reload the same Production image
The ROMmon file is upgraded to the new ROMmon file in the router.
Router# software authenticity key revoke special Finding the new special key in the key storage Validating running image... Revoking keys with version less than B Validating upgradable rommon... Scanning the keys in Primary Revoking the key with version A...e.Success Scanning the keys in Backup Revoking the key with version A...e.Success Done! Router# *Mar 8 10:29:17.219 PST: %DIGISIGN-4-DEV_IMAGE: Upgradable rommon software signed using special key version B
The old special key (Rev A) is revoked from the primary and backup key storage areas.
Enabling Debugging of Digitally Signed Cisco Software Image Key Information Example
The following example shows how to enable debugging of software authentication events relating to key information for digitally signed Cisco software:
Router# debug software authenticity key
Additional References
The following sections provide references related to the Digitally Signed Cisco Software feature.
Related Documents
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Overview of Cisco IOS software activation |
Cisco IOS Software Activation Conceptual Overview |
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Commands related to Cisco IOS software activation |
Cisco IOS Software Activation Tasks and Commands |
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To locate and download MIBs for selected platforms, Cisco IOS releases, and feature sets, use Cisco MIB Locator found at the following URL: |
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Technical Assistance
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The Cisco Support website provides extensive online resources, including documentation and tools for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with Cisco products and technologies. To receive security and technical information about your products, you can subscribe to various services, such as the Product Alert Tool (accessed from Field Notices), the Cisco Technical Services Newsletter, and Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feeds. Access to most tools on the Cisco Support website requires a Cisco.com user ID and password. |
Feature Information for Digitally Signed Cisco Software
The following table provides release information about the feature or features described in this module. This table lists only the software release that introduced support for a given feature in a given software release train. Unless noted otherwise, subsequent releases of that software release train also support that feature.
Use Cisco Feature Navigator to find information about platform support and Cisco software image support. To access Cisco Feature Navigator, go to www.cisco.com/go/cfn. An account on Cisco.com is not required.
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Digitally Signed Cisco Software |
Cisco IOS 15.0(1)M Cisco IOS 15.0(1)M2 Cisco IOS 15.1(1)T Cisco IOS XE 3.1.0SG |
The Digitally Signed Cisco Software feature describes how to identify digitally signed Cisco software, gather software authentication information related to digitally signed images, and perform key revocation. Digitally Signed Cisco software is software that is digitally signed using secure asymmetrical (public-key) cryptography. In Cisco IOS Release 15.0(1)M, this feature was introduced on the Cisco 1941, 2900, and 3900 routers. This feature was integrated into the Cisco IOS Release 15.1(1)T. This feature was integrated in Cisco IOS XE Release 3.1.0.SG for the Catalyst 4500 E+Series switches. The following commands were introduced or modified: debug software authenticity, show software authenticity file, show software authenticity keys, show software authenticity running. |
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Key Revocation Feature Support |
Cisco IOS 15.0(1)M2 Cisco IOS 15.1(1)T |
Key revocation feature support was added. Key revocation removes a key from a platform’s key storage. A platform can host a production or special image, and a production key (from a production image) or special key (from a special image) may be revoked during key revocation. The following section provides information about this feature: This feature was integrated into the Cisco IOS Release 15.1(1)T. The following commands were introduced or modified: debug software authenticity, show software authenticity upgrade-status, software authenticity key add, software authenticity key revoke, upgrade rom-monitor file. |
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