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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #4457

Details

Module Name
TCB Launcher
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Active
Sunset Date
9/21/2026
Overall Level
1
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode with modules Windows OS Loader validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #4339 operating in FIPS mode or Windows Resume validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #4348 operating in FIPS mode
Security Level Exceptions
  • Design Assurance: Level 2
Module Type
Software-Hybrid
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The TCB Launcher Module, which consists of the binary TCBLAUNCH.EXE, is the module that launches the Hypervisor and Secure Kernel and other binary image files needed to launch those two components.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • Windows 10 Enterprise May 2020 Update (x64) running on a Panasonic Toughbook FZ 55 with an Intel Core i5-8365U with PAA [2]
  • Windows 10 Enterprise November 2019 Update (x64) running on a Dell Latitude 5300 2-in-1 with an Intel Core i7-8665U with PAA [1] (single-user mode)
Approved Algorithms
AES Certs. #C1363 and #C1897
CKG vendor affirmed
DRBG Certs. #C1363 and #C1897
RSA Certs. #C1367 and #C1947
SHS Certs. #C1363 and #C1897
Allowed Algorithms
NDRNG
Hardware Versions
Intel Core i5-8365U[2] and Intel Core i7-8665U[1]
Software Versions
10.0.18363[1] and 10.0.19041[2]

Vendor

Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6399
USA

Mike Grimm
FIPS@microsoft.com
Phone: 800-Microsoft

Related Files

Security Policy
Consolidated Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
3/22/2023 Initial LEIDOS CSTL