Module Name
Oracle Linux 6 NSS Cryptographic Module
Historical Reason
SP 800-56Arev3 transition
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy
Security Level Exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
Oracle Linux 6 NSS Cryptographic Module is a set of libraries designed to support cross-platform development of security-enabled applications.
Tested Configuration(s)
- Oracle Linux 6.9 64 bit running on Oracle Server X6-2 with PAA
- Oracle Linux 6.9 64 bit running on Oracle Server X6-2 without PAA
- Oracle Linux 6.9 64 bit running on Oracle Server X7-2 with PAA
- Oracle Linux 6.9 64 bit running on Oracle Server X7-2 without PAA (single-user mode)
Allowed Algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Certs. #1417 and #1924 with CVL Certs. #1418 and #1925, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Certs. #1417 and #1924 with CVL Certs. #1418 and #1925, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Software Versions
R6-1.0.0