Motorola Mobility Linux Kernel Software Cryptographic Module
Motorola Mobility Linux Kernel Software Cryptographic Module, from Motorola Mobility LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1998 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: No assurance of the minimum strength of provided entropy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Motorola Mobility LLC · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Motorola Mobility Linux Kernel Software Cryptographic Module is a software only Linux kernel cryptographic module intended to operate on a multi-chip standalone personal mobile device running Android. It provides general-purpose cryptographic services to the remainder of the Linux kernel. It is designed to operate at FIPS 140-2 overall security level 1.
Approved algorithms (5)
Tested configurations
- Android 4.1.2 running on a Motorola Droid Razr HD/XT926
- Android 4.2.2 running on a Motorola Droid Ultra (XT1080)
- Android 4.3 running on a Motorola Moto G (XT1028)
- Android 4.4 running on a Motorola Moto X (XT1060)
- Android 5.0.2 running on a Motorola Droid Turbo (XT1254) (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-09-17 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2014-01-03 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2015-04-17 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
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: 2013-09-17, 2014-01-03, 2015-04-17