Module Name
Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenSSH Server Cryptographic Module
Validation Dates
5/2/2016
6/17/2016
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode with module Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 OpenSSL Module validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #2441 operating in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy
Security Level Exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The OpenSSH Server cryptographic module provides the server-side component for an SSH protocol version 2 protected communication channel. OpenSSH is the standard SSH implementation and shipped with RHEL 7.1. Its cryptographic mechanisms use the OpenSSL library in FIPS 140-2 mode.
Tested Configuration(s)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 running on IBM Power8 Little Endian 8286-41A
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 running on IBM z13 with CP Assist for Cryptographic Functions (single-user mode)
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 running on ProLiant DL380p Gen8 with PAA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 running on ProLiant DL380p Gen8 without PAA