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How to Decrypt SSL Packets with Wireshark (Ethereal) (Doc ID 452164.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 09, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle Enterprise Single Sign-On Suite Plus - Version 10.1.4.1 to 10.1.4.1 [Release 10gR3]
Oracle Net Services - Version 9.2.0.1.0 to 11.1.0.6.0 [Release 9.2 to 11.1]
Oracle Internet Directory - Version 9.0.4.0.1 to 10.1.4.3 [Release 10gR1 to 10gR3]
Oracle HTTP Server - Version 10.1.2.0.0 to 10.1.3.5.0 [Release AS10gR2 to AS10gR3]
Oracle Application Server Single Sign-On - Version 9.0.4 to 10.1.4.3 [Release 10gR1 to 10gR3]
Information in this document applies to any platform.
 


Goal

To explain how to decrypt SSL packets in Wireshark.

This Note is aimed at people already familiar with Wireshark and how to read Wireshark traces. It will not explain how to Capture, or read the data that the trace provides.
For more information see <Note 416946.1> Tips on Using WireShark (Ethereal) to Analyse Network Packet Trace Files

Solution

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In this Document
Goal
Solution
 Retrieve the RSA private key from the wallet
 Setup Wireshark to decrypt SSL packets
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