Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Module Name

Kernel Cryptography Module for AlmaLinux 9

Standard

FIPS 140-3

Status

Active

Sunset Date

8/1/2026

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.

Security Level Exceptions

• Physical security: N/A
• Non-invasive security: N/A
• Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
• Documentation requirements: N/A
• Cryptographic module security policy: N/A

Module Type

Software

Embodiment

Multi-Chip Stand Alone

Description

The Linux kernel crypto API implementation provides cryptographic services to Linux kernel space software components and user space via the AF_ALG interface.

Tested Configuration(s)

• AlmaLinux 9.2 running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) a1.metal with AWS Graviton with PAA
• AlmaLinux 9.2 running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) a1.metal with AWS Graviton without PAA
• AlmaLinux 9.2 running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) m5.metal with Intel Xeon Platinum 8259CL with PAA
• AlmaLinux 9.2 running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) m5.metal with Intel Xeon Platinum 8259CL without PAA

Approved Algorithms

Software Versions

kernel 5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2.tuxcare.5 5.14.0-284.11.1.el9_2.tuxcare.6; libkcapi 1.3.1-3.el9