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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #990

Details

Module Name
Windows XP Enhanced DSS and Diffie-Hellman Cryptographic Provider (DSSENH)
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Overall Level
1
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode
Module Type
Software
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
The Microsoft Enhanced DSS and Diffie-Hellman Cryptographic Provider, designed for FIPS 140-2 compliance, is a software-based, cryptographic module. DSSENH encapsulates several different cryptographic algorithms (including SHA-1, DES, TDES, DSA) in a cryptographic module accessible via the Microsoft CryptoAPI.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • Windows XP Professional SP3 (in single user mode)
Approved Algorithms
DSA Cert. #292
RNG Cert. #448
SHS Cert. #784
Triple-DES Cert. #676
Triple-DES MAC Triple-DES Cert. #676, vendor affirmed
Other Algorithms
DES; DES40; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits); MD5; RC2; RC4
Software Versions
5.1.2600.5507

Vendor

Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052-6399
USA

Dave Friant
dave.friant@microsoft.com
Phone: 425-704-7984
Fax: 425-936-7329

Related Files

Security Policy
Certificate

Validation History

Date Type Lab
7/24/2008 Initial SAIC-VA