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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #5286

Details

Module Name
VMware’s Linux Kernel Cryptographic Module
Standard
FIPS 140-3
Status
Active
Sunset Date
11/4/2029
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
MultiChipStand
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.
Approved Algorithms
AES-CBC
A4971
AES-CBC-CS3
A4971
AES-CCM
A4971
AES-CFB128
A4971
AES-CMAC
A4971
AES-CTR
A4971
AES-ECB
A4971
AES-GCM
A4971
AES-GCM
A4972
AES-XTS Testing Revision 2.0
A4971
Counter DRBG
A4971
ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4)
A4971
ECDSA KeyVer (FIPS186-4)
A4971
ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4)
A4971
Hash DRBG
A4971
HMAC DRBG
A4971
HMAC-SHA-1
A4971
HMAC-SHA2-224
A4971
HMAC-SHA2-256
A4971
HMAC-SHA2-384
A4971
HMAC-SHA2-512
A4971
HMAC-SHA3-224
A4971
HMAC-SHA3-256
A4971
HMAC-SHA3-384
A4971
HMAC-SHA3-512
A4971
KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3
A4971
RSA SigGen (FIPS186-4)
A4971
RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4)
A4971
SHA-1
A4971
SHA2-224
A4971
SHA2-256
A4971
SHA2-384
A4971
SHA2-512
A4971
SHA3-224
A4971
SHA3-256
A4971
SHA3-384
A4971
SHA3-512
A4971

Vendor

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

VCF Trust and Assurance Engineering
[email protected]
Phone: 877-486-9273

Related Files

Security Policy
Consolidated Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
5/21/2026 Initial Lightship Security, Inc.