User mapping information extension for protocols
US7434253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/166
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A hint containing user mapping information is provided in messages that may be exchanged during authentication handshakes. For example, a client may provide user mapping information to the server during authentication. The hint (e.g., in the form of a TLS extension mechanism) may be used to send the domain/user name information of a client to aid the server in mapping the user's certificate to an account. The extension mechanism provides integrity and authenticity of the mapping data sent by the client. The user provides a hint as to where to find the right account or domain controller (which points to, or otherwise maintains, the correct account). Based on the hint and other information in the certificate, the user is mapped to an account. The hint may be provided by the user when he logs in. Thus, a certificate is mapped to an identity to authenticate the user. A hint is sent along with the certificate information to perform the binding. Existing protocols may be extended to communicate the additional mapping information (the hint) to perform the binding. A vendor specific extension to Kerberos is defined to obtain the authorization data based on an X.509 certificate and the mapp…
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