Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Module Name

Apple corecrypto Module v12 [Intel, User, Software]

Standard

FIPS 140-3

Status

Active

Sunset Date

1/26/2027

Overall Level

1

Caveat

Interim validation. When operated in approved mode. No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs.

Security Level Exceptions

• Physical security: N/A
• Non-invasive security: N/A
• Mitigation of other attacks: N/A

Module Type

Software

Embodiment

Multi-Chip Stand Alone

Description

The Apple corecrypto User module is a software cryptographic module running on a multi-chip standalone hardware device and provides services intended to protect data in transit and at rest.

Tested Configuration(s)

• macOS Monterey 12 running on iMac Pro with Xeon W (Sky Lake) with PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on iMac Pro with Xeon W (Sky Lake) without PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on iMac with an Intel i5 (Comet Lake) with PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on iMac with an Intel i5 (Comet Lake) without PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on iMac with an Intel i7 (Comet Lake) with PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on iMac with an Intel i7 (Comet Lake) without PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on Mac Pro with Xeon W (Cascade Lake) with PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on Mac Pro with Xeon W (Cascade Lake) without PAA (single-user mode)
• macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Air with an Intel i5 (Amber Lake) with PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Air with an Intel i5 (Amber Lake) without PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Air with an Intel i7 (Ice Lake) with PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Air with an Intel i7 (Ice Lake) without PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Pro with an Intel i7 (Coffee Lake) with PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Pro with an Intel i7 (Coffee Lake) without PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Pro with an Intel i9 (Coffee Lake) with PAA
• macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Pro with an Intel i9 (Coffee Lake) without PAA

Approved Algorithms

Entropy

ENT (P)

Software Versions

12