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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #4865

Details

Module Name
VMware’s Linux Kernel Cryptographic Module
Standard
FIPS 140-3
Status
Active
Sunset Date
11/4/2026
Overall Level
1
Caveat
Interim validation. When operated in approved mode and installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11.1 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 VMware's Linux Kernel Cryptographic Module 5.0.0 offers symmetric encryption/decryption, digital signature generation/verification, hashing, cryptographic key generation, random number generation, message authentication, and key establishment functions to secure data.

Vendor

Broadcom Inc.
3401 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
USA

VCF Trust and Assurance Engineering
vcf.fips@broadcom.com
Phone: 877-486-9273

Related Files

Validation History

Date Type Lab
11/5/2024 Initial Lightship Security, Inc.