Module Name
Windows Vista Code Integrity (ci.dll)
Historical Reason
Moved to historical list due to sunsetting
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode with Winload OS Loader (winload.exe) validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #979 operating in FIPS mode
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
This is a dynamically linked library that runs as ntoskrnl.exe. It verifies the integrity of executable files, including kernel mode drivers, critical system components and user mode crypto modules, before these files are loaded from disk into memory by the memory manager.
Tested Configuration(s)
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition SP1 (x64 version) (single-user mode)
- Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition SP1 (x86 Version)
Software Versions
6.0.6001.18000, 6.0.6001.18023, 6.0.6001.22120 and 6.0.6002.18005