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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #4545

Details

Module Name
Windows OS Loader
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Active
Sunset Date
9/21/2026
Overall Level
1
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode with module Boot Manager validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #4484 operating in FIPS mode
Security Level Exceptions
  • Design Assurance: Level 2
Module Type
Software-Hybrid
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
The BitLocker® Windows OS Loader loads the boot-critical driver and OS kernel image files.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Dell PowerEdge R640 Server with an Intel Xeon Gold 6230 with PAA
  • Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Dell PowerEdge R840 Server with an Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 with PAA
  • Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Dell XR2 with an Intel Xeon Silver 4114 with PAA
  • Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Rugged Mobile Appliance with an Intel Xeon D-1559 with PAA (single-user mode)
Approved Algorithms
AES Certs. #C1577, #C1583, #C2044 and #C2049
RSA Certs. #C1586 and #C2052
SHS Certs. #C1577 and #C2044
Allowed Algorithms
NDRNG
Hardware Versions
Intel Xeon Silver 4114, Intel Xeon Gold 6230, Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 and Intel Xeon D-1559
Software Versions
10.0.17763.10021 and 10.0.17763.10127

Vendor

Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6399
USA

Mike Grimm
FIPS@microsoft.com
Phone: 800-Microsoft

Related Files

Security Policy
Consolidated Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
6/30/2023 Initial LEIDOS CSTL