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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #1083

Details

Module Name
BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Overall Level
1
Caveat
None
Security Level Exceptions
  • Design Assurance: Level 3
  • Tested: BlackBerry 9000 with BlackBerry OS Versions 4.6[1][2] and 4.6.1[2]
Module Type
Firmware
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
BlackBerry® is the leading wireless enterprise solution that allows users to stay connected with secure, wireless access to email, corporate data, phone, web and organizer features. BlackBerry® is a totally integrated package that includes hardware, software and service, providing a complete end-to-end solution. The BlackBerry Cryptographic Kernel is the software module that provides the basic cryptographic functionality for the BlackBerry.
Approved Algorithms
AES Certs. #873, #874, #875, #876, #915 and #924
ECDSA Certs. #108, #109 and #113
HMAC Certs. #489, #490 and #511
RNG Certs. #501, #502 and #525
RSA Certs. #422, #423 and #445
SHS Certs. #867, #868 and #902
Triple-DES Certs. #717, #718 and #739
Other Algorithms
EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement, key establishment methodology provides 256 bits of encryption strength); ECMQV (key agreement, key establishment methodology provides 256 bits of encryption strength)
Firmware Versions
3.8.5.42[1], 3.8.5.48[1] and 3.8.5.50a[2]

Vendor

Research In Motion Ltd.
295 Phillip Street
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3W8
Canada

Certifications Team
certifications@rim.com
Phone: 519-888-7465 x72921
Fax: 519-886-4839

Validation History

Date Type Lab
1/22/2009 Initial DOMUS
1/30/2009 Update
2/24/2009 Update