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Projects Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program

Cryptographic Algorithm Validation Program CAVP

Implementation Name
BlackBerry Cryptographic API
Description
The BlackBerry Cryptographic API is the firmware module that provides advanced cryptographic functionality to BlackBerry Wireless Handhelds and Smartphones.
Version
4.6.1 (Firmware)
Type
SOFTWARE
Vendor
Research in Motion
295 Phillip Street
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3W8
Canada
Contacts
Security Certifications Team
[email protected]
519-888-7465 x72921
Fax: 519-886-9852

RSA 450

   First Validated: 11/26/2008
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 RSA SigGen (FIPS186-2) Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 RSA SigVer (FIPS186-2) Expand

DSA 330

   First Validated: 11/26/2008
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 DSA KeyGen (FIPS186-2): Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 DSA SigGen (FIPS186-2): Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 DSA SigVer (FIPS186-2): Expand

SHS 913

   First Validated: 11/26/2008
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 SHA2-224 Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 SHA2-384 Expand

TDES 746

   First Validated: 11/26/2008
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 TDES-CBC Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 TDES-CFB64 Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 TDES-CFB8 Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 TDES-CTR Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 TDES-ECB Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 TDES-OFB Expand

ECDSA 115

   First Validated: 11/26/2008
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-2): Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 ECDSA KeyVer (FIPS186-2): Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-2): Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-2): Expand

HMAC 520

   First Validated: 11/26/2008
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 HMAC-SHA2-224 Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 HMAC-SHA2-384 Expand

AES 929

   First Validated: 11/26/2008
Operating Environment Algorithm Capabilities
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 AES-CBC Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 AES-CFB128 Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 AES-CFB8 Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 AES-CTR Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 AES-ECB Expand
FreeScale Argon LV processor with BlackBerry OS 4.6.1 AES-OFB Expand

Created October 05, 2016, Updated September 22, 2026