Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Module Name

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Kernel Cryptographic API

Standard

FIPS 140-3

Status

Active

Sunset Date

9/18/2026

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 random strings whose strengths are modified by available entropy.

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 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Kernel Cryptographic API provides a C language API for use by other (kernel space and user space) processes that require cryptographic functionality

Tested Configuration(s)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 running on Dell PowerEdge R440 with Intel Xeon Silver 4216 with PAA
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 running on Dell PowerEdge R440 with Intel Xeon Silver 4216 without PAA

Approved Algorithms

Software Versions

4.18.0-372.52.1.el8_6; libkcapi 1.2.0-2.el8