ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_PROCESS_ERR_CERT - 13835 (0x360B)

Technical Meaning

The error code ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_PROCESS_ERR_CERT (13835, 0x360B) indicates an issue encountered during the processing of a certificate payload in the context of Internet Key Exchange (IKE) or IPsec operations. This error is specific to the IPsec/IKE subsystem and pertains to a failure in handling certificate-related data.

Error Details

The term 'Cert' in this context refers to a digital certificate, which is used for authentication purposes in secure communication protocols such as IPsec. The error suggests that there was an issue while processing the certificate payload during an IKE or IPsec operation. This could involve validation, decryption, or other operations related to the certificate.

Usage Context

This error typically occurs within the Windows operating system's IPsec/IKE implementation when a problem is detected in the handling of certificates. It can be encountered during various stages of IPsec/IKE negotiation and execution, such as key exchange, authentication, or secure session establishment.

Developer Interpretation

As a developer, encountering this error indicates that there was an issue with certificate processing. The exact nature of the problem is not specified by the error code alone; it could be due to invalid data, corruption, incorrect usage context, or other issues related to the certificate payload handling. Developers should review the operation context and validate parameters to identify the root cause.

Related Errors

• ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_PROCESS_ERR_CERT_CHAIN (0x3615): Indicates an issue with the certificate chain during processing.
• ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_PROCESS_ERR_CERT_AUTH (0x3617): Suggests a problem related to certificate authentication.

FAQ

Q: What does this error mean?

A: This error indicates that there was a failure in processing a certificate payload during an IPsec/IKE operation. It could be due to invalid data, corruption, or incorrect usage context.

Q: How can I troubleshoot this issue?

A: Review the operation context and validate parameters related to certificate handling. Ensure that all certificates are valid and correctly formatted.

Summary

The ERROR_IPSEC_IKE_PROCESS_ERR_CERT error code (13835, 0x360B) is specific to issues encountered during the processing of certificate payloads in IPsec/IKE operations within Windows. Developers should focus on validating parameters and ensuring correct usage context when encountering this error.