PGP Encryption products cannot import PGP keys that use Curve 25519

Products

• Desktop Email Encryption
• PGP Command Line
• PGP Key Management Server
• PGP Key Mgmt Client Access and CLI API
• PGP SDK
• Drive Encryption
• Encryption Management Server
• Endpoint Encryption
• File Share Encryption
• Gateway Email Encryption

Issue/Introduction

An ECC PGP key uses Elliptic-Curve Cryptography to create the key.

PGP Command Line can create ECC PGP keys that use P-256, P-384 or P-521 elliptic curves and PGP Encryption Desktop can import these keys.

However, Symantec PGP Encryption products cannot currently import keys that use Curve 25519.

Environment

Encryption Desktop, Encryption Management server and PGP Command Line 10.5 and above.

Resolution

If a third party is using these types of keys, reach out to Symantec reach out to Symantec Encryption Support for further guidance. 

Additional Information

ISFR-1753/EPG-23750

ISFR-2226 - SMIME SHA256ECDSA