In this post, you’ll learn about the error “CERT_E_ROLE 0x800B0103” that is returned when working with COM based APIs or libraries in Windows.
COM Error Message
CERT_E_ROLE 0x800B0103
What is COM?
Microsoft’s COM stands for Component Object Model. Component Object Model (COM) is a networked, object-oriented framework for building interoperable binary software components. Microsoft’s OLE (compound documents), ActiveX (Internet-enabled components), and other products are built on the COM base technology.
Error Description
Below is the description of this COM Error.
A certificate that can only be used as an end-entity is being used as a CA or visa versa.
