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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #2130

Details

Module Name
SCS Linux Kernel Cryptographic Services module
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Overall Level
1
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode with module OpenSSL FIPS Object Module V2 validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #1747 operating in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Security Level Exceptions
  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Module Type
Software
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
A FIPS module that provides a C-language application program interface (API) for use by other processes that require cryptographic functionality within the SCS 100 and 200 hardware platforms.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • Fedora 12 (Linux 2.6.32 kernel) running on M5 Network Security model SCS-100
  • Fedora 12 (Linux 2.6.32 kernel) running on M5 Network Security model SCS-200 (single-user mode)
Approved Algorithms
AES Cert. #2604
HMAC Certs. #1126 and #1612
RNG Cert. #1232
SHS Cert. #2188
Triple-DES Cert. #1569
Other Algorithms
DES; Triple-DES CTR (non-compliant); AES GCM (non-compliant)
Software Versions
kernel-PAE-2.6.32.14-127.scs.fips.fc12.i686

Vendor

Northrop Grumman M5 Network Security
Canberra, Australia Level 1 218 Northbourne Ave Braddon, ACT 2612
Level 1 / 218 Northbourne Ave
Braddon, ACT 2612
Australia

Warwick Hoyle
warwick.hoyle@au.ngc.com
Phone: +611300656019
Fax: +611300365893
Kristian Howard
kristian.howard@au.ngc.com
Phone: +611300656019
Fax: +611300365893

Validation History

Date Type Lab
5/6/2014 Initial BAE SYSTEMS APPLIED INTELLIGENCE