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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #4604

Details

Module Name
Ubuntu 16.04 Kernel Crypto API Cryptographic Module
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Active
Sunset Date
10/6/2025
Overall Level
1
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode and installed, initialized and configured as specified in Sections 9.1 of the Security Policy.
Security Level Exceptions
  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Module Type
Software
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The Ubuntu 16.04 Kernel Crypto API module is a software module running as part of the operating system kernel that provides general purpose cryptographic services.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 64-bit running on Supermicro SYS-5018R-WR with Intel Xeon E5 with PAA
  • Ubuntu 16.04 LTS 64-bit running on Supermicro SYS-5018R-WR with Intel Xeon E5 without PAA (single-user mode)
Approved Algorithms
AES Certs. #C1210, #C1211, #C1212, #C1213, #C1214, #C1215, #C1216, #C1220, #C1221, #C1222 and #C1303
DRBG Certs. #C1217, #C1218, #C1219, #C1220, #C1221 and #C1222
HMAC Certs. #C1217, #C1218, #C1219 and #C1222
KTS AES Certs. #C1210, #C1211, #C1212, #C1213, #C1214, #C1215, #C1216, #C1220, #C1221, #C1222 and #C1303; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength
KTS AES Certs. #C1210, #C1211, #C1212, #C1213, #C1214, #C1215, #C1216, #C1220, #C1221, #C1222 and #C1303 and HMAC Certs. #C1217, #C1218, #C1219 and #C1222; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength
KTS Triple-DES Certs. #C1220 and #C1222 and HMAC Certs. #C1217, #C1218, #C1219 and #C1222; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength
RSA Certs. #C1217, #C1218, #C1219 and #C1222
SHS Certs. #C1217, #C1218, #C1219 and #C1222
Triple-DES Certs. #C1220 and #C1222
Allowed Algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 149 bits of encryption strength)
Software Versions
2.0

Vendor

Canonical Ltd.
5th floor, Blue Fin Building
110 Southwark Street
London SE1 0SU
United Kingdom

Joy Latten
joy.latten@canonical.com
Joe McManus
joe.mcmanus@canonical.com

Validation History

Date Type Lab
9/25/2023 Initial ATSEC INFORMATION SECURITY CORP