OpenSSL FIPS Runtime Module
OpenSSL FIPS Runtime Module, from Open Source Software Institute, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1111 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1111 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Open Source Software Institute · website |
| Software versions | 1.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The OpenSSL FIPS Runtime Module is a general purpose cryptographic library designed to provide FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic functionality for use with the high level API of the OpenSSL v0.9.8 product.
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 681, 682 |
| DSA | 257, 258 |
| HMAC | 362, 363 |
| RNG | 397 |
| RSA | 318, 319 |
| SHS | 711, 712 |
| Triple-DES | 623, 624 |
Other algorithms
DES; Diffie-Hellman; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Fedora Linux 9
- Microsoft Windows XP SP 2 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-04-03 | Initial | Aspect |
| 2010-05-28 | Update |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2009-04-03, 2010-05-28