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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #5094

Details

Module Name
IBM COS Linux Kernel Cryptographic API Cryptographic Module
Standard
FIPS 140-3
Status
Active
Sunset Date
11/13/2030
Overall Level
1
Caveat
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 Linux kernel crypto API implementation provides cryptographic services to Linux kernel space software components and user space via the AF_ALG interface.

Vendor

IBM Corporation
71 S Wacker Dr
Chicago, IL 60606
United States

FIPS Engineering
[email protected]
Phone: 000-000-0000

Related Files

Security Policy

Validation History

Date Type Lab
11/14/2025 Initial atsec information security corporation