Oracle Solaris Kernel Cryptographic Framework
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy and operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2061 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Oracle Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 and 1.1 |
Module description
The Oracle Solaris OS utilizes the Oracle Solaris Kernel Cryptographic Framework module to provide cryptographic functionality for any kernel-level processes that require it, via Oracle-proprietary APIs.
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 2309, 2573 |
| ECDSA | 374, 445 |
| HMAC | 1423, 1595 |
| RNG | 1151, 1225 |
| RSA | 1192, 1320 |
| SHS | 1993, 2173 |
| Triple-DES | 1456, 1559 |
Other algorithms
AES-CTS (non-compliant); AES-XCBC-MAC (non-compliant); MD4; MD5; HMAC-MD5; RC4; DES; Blowfish; Triple-DES (non-compliant); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 192 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Oracle Solaris 11.1 running on a M3000 Enterprise Server without PAA
- Oracle Solaris 11.1 running on a Sun Server X3-2 with PAA
- Oracle Solaris 11.1 running on a Sun Server X3-2 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-13 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants 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: 2013-12-13