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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #5261

Details

Module Name
Linux Kernel FIPS Object Module (KFOM) Cryptographic Module
Standard
FIPS 140-3
Status
Active
Sunset Date
5/10/2031
Overall Level
1
Caveat
No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs (e.g., keys). 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
  • Non-invasive security: N/A
  • Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Module Type
Firmware-hybrid
Embodiment
MultiChipStand
Description
The Cisco Linux Kernel FIPS Object Module (KFOM) is a firmware hybrid cryptographic library that serves the operating system kernel. It does not implement any security protocols, instead only allowing for Linux kernel applications access to using approved algorithms.
Approved Algorithms
AES-CBC
A6627
AES-CBC-CS3
A6627
AES-CCM
A6627
AES-CMAC
A6627
AES-CTR
A6627
AES-ECB
A6627
AES-GCM
A6627
AES-XTS Testing Revision 2.0
A6627
Counter DRBG
A6627
ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-5)
A6627
Hash DRBG
A6627
HMAC DRBG
A6627
HMAC-SHA-1
A6627
HMAC-SHA2-224
A6627
HMAC-SHA2-256
A6627
HMAC-SHA2-384
A6627
HMAC-SHA2-512
A6627
KAS-ECC CDH-Component SP800-56Ar3
A6627
KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3
A6627
LMS SigVer
A6627
SHA-1
A6627
SHA2-224
A6627
SHA2-256
A6627
SHA2-384
A6627
SHA2-512
A6627
SHA3-224
A6627
SHA3-256
A6627
SHA3-384
A6627
SHA3-512
A6627

Vendor

Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

Global Certification Team
[email protected]
Phone: 800-553-6387

Related Files

Security Policy
Consolidated Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
5/11/2026 Initial Gossamer Security Solutions
8/3/2026 Update Gossamer Security Solutions