Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Module Name

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 OpenSSL FIPS Provider

Standard

FIPS 140-3

Status

Active

Sunset Date

7/30/2026

Overall Level

1

Caveat

Interim validation. When operated in approved mode. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11 of the Security Policy. The module generates SSPs (e.g., keys) whose strengths are modified by available entropy.

Security Level Exceptions

• Physical security: N/A
• Non-invasive security: N/A
• Documentation requirements: N/A
• Cryptographic module security policy: N/A

Module Type

Software

Embodiment

Multi-Chip Stand Alone

Description

The Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 OpenSSL FIPS Provider provides a C language application program interface (API) for use by other applications that require cryptographic functionality.

Tested Configuration(s)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 on IBM 9080 HEX with IBM POWER10 with PAA
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 on IBM 9080 HEX with IBM POWER10 without PAA
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 on IBM z16 3931-A01 with IBM z16 with PAI
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 on IBM z16 3931-A01 with IBM z16 without PAI
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 running on Dell PowerEdge R440 with Intel(R) Xeon(R) Silver 4216 with PAA
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 running on Dell PowerEdge R440 with Intel(R) Xeon(R) Silver 4216 without PAA

Approved Algorithms

Software Versions

3.0.1-3f45e68ee408cd9c