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3.3.1 Version Number
3.3.1 Version Number
The version number field is intended to facilitate orderly changes in
certificate formats over time. The initial version number for
certificates used in PEM is the X.509 default which has a value of
zero (0), indicating the 1988 version. PEM implementations are
encouraged to accept later versions as they are endorsed by
CCITT/ISO.
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