IIS: HTMLA Allows the Selection of Require Client Certificates Before Require Secure Channel (245331)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Information Services 5.0
This article was previously published under Q245331 SYMPTOMS
When browsing to a Web site, clients can receive the following error message:
403.7-Forbidden: Client Certificate Required
Internet Information Services
But Require Client Certificates is not active in the properties of the Web site in the Internet Service Manager Snap-in.
CAUSE
The HTML Administration Web site allows an Administrator to select Require Client Certificates in the properties of a Web site without first selecting Require Secure Channel.
This is not possible in the Internet Service Manager MMC Snap-in.
RESOLUTION
When using the HTML Administration Web site to require Client Certificates, select Require Secure Channel after clicking Properties, then Security, and finally Edit in the Secure Communications section of the Web site.
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Internet Information Services version 5.0. MORE INFORMATION
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 6/24/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbpending KB245331 |
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