pp108 : Application Status Categories

Application Status Categories
This topic describes various types of Application statuses.


The Applications Signature Verification Status page of Application Installer wizard displays the list of Applications being loaded along with associated status such as

Status Description
Valid A legitimate or genuine Application.
Tampered

Signed Application(s) that are altered. This includes addition, removal and update of the files in the Application.
Note:

  • To view the details, click the status term beside the Application name and the Verification Details dialog box appears.
  • This box lists the files that are added, deleted or modified and the location of the files.
  • You can mouse over a file to view its file path. It indicates relative path of the file located within the packaged application.
Untrusted Application(s) are signed using certificates that are not in the trust store. The signing certificate and its corresponding Certificate chain are not configured in the trust store.
Note: To view the details, click the status term beside the Application name and the Certificate Details dialog box appears displaying the signing certificate details.
Unsigned Application(s) that are not signed using a certificate.
Improper Certificate

Applications are signed by an invalid certificate. The reasons for invalidity are listed below:

  • Certificate is Expired
  • Certificate is Revoked
  • Certificate chain is not found in Trust Store
  • Invalid Certificates in its Certificate chain
  • Does not have 'code signing' extended key usage
    Note: To view the details, click the status term beside the Application(s) name and the Certificate Details dialog box appears displaying the signing certificate details.


Related reference

Application Verification Scenarios
Security Settings and Options