All,

I am considering closing the following delayed revocation Bugzilla
incidents later this week (Friday, 7-Feb-2025), as listed in meta Bug
1911183 <https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1911183>:

1872738 <https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1872738>, 1877388
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1877388>, 1884568
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1884568>, 1885568
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1885568>, 1886110
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1886110>, 1886532
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1886532>, 1886665
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1886665>, 1887110
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1887110>, 1887888
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1887888>, 1888882
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1888882>, 1889062
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1889062>, 1890685
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1890685>, 1891331
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1891331>, 1892419
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1892419>, 1896053
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1896053>, 1896553
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1896553>, 1898848
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1898848>, 1903066
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1903066>, 1910805
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1910805>, 1916478
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1916478>, and 1924385
<https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1924385>,

*provided that the CA operator has completed its stated Action Items and
filed a Closure Summary*.

My reasoning is as follows:

I kept these bugs open while we navigated towards a solution for handling
delayed revocations going forward. I believe that the new language in
Mozilla Root Store Policy (MRSP) 3.0, effective March 1, 2025, introduces
significant measures to improve compliance with revocation requirements and
enhance delayed revocation incident reporting.

Under MRSP section 6.1.3, CA operators will be explicitly required to
engage in proactive subscriber communication, more specific contractual
provisions, and mass revocation preparedness to ensure timely certificate
revocation. Additionally, CAs must undergo third-party assessments to
validate their readiness for large-scale revocations and that they have
documented the outcomes of the testing of their mass revocation plans.

MRSP section 2.4 incorporates the updated incident reporting requirements
of the CCADB, and mandates that CAs provide detailed and substantiated
justifications in incident reports, explaining delays and impacts on third
parties. It notes that Mozilla does not have any exceptions for delayed
revocation, and that repeated unjustified delays will result in heightened
scrutiny and potential removal from the Mozilla Root Store.

Also, MRSP section 7.1 will require that new TLS-issuing root certificates
have at least the ability for automated domain control validation,
certificate issuance, and retrieval. This ensures that certificate
management processes are efficient, scalable, and less prone to human
error, aligning with modern security best practices.

CAs and stakeholders should recognize these changes only as first, yet
important, steps in addressing delayed revocation and reporting.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Ben

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