Module Name
SCS Linux Kernel Cryptographic Services module
Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
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
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)
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