Module Name
Oracle Solaris Kernel Cryptographic Framework
Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Caveat
When installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy and operated in FIPS mode
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
The Oracle Solaris OS utilizes the Oracle Solaris Kernel Cryptographic Framework module to provide cryptographic functionality for any kernel-level processes that require it, via Oracle-proprietary APIs.
Tested Configuration(s)
- Oracle Solaris 11.1 running on a M3000 Enterprise Server without PAA
- Oracle Solaris 11.1 running on a Sun Server X3-2 with PAA
- Oracle Solaris 11.1 running on a Sun Server X3-2 without PAA (single-user mode)
Other Algorithms
AES-CTS (non-compliant); AES-XCBC-MAC (non-compliant); MD4; MD5; HMAC-MD5; RC4; DES; Blowfish; Triple-DES (non-compliant); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 192 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Software Versions
1.0 and 1.1