VMware Java JCE (Java Cryptographic Extension) Module
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in the Security Policy Section 3 and operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2181 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
The VMware Java JCE (Java Cryptographic Extension) module is a versatile software library that implements FIPS-140-2 approved cryptographic services for VMware products and platforms.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
AES (Cert. #2704, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 128 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less then 112 bits of encryption strength); Triple-DES (Cert. #1623, key unwrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- VMware vCloud Networking and Security 5.5.0a vShield Manager OS with Sun JRE 6.0 on VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 5.5 running on HP ProLiant DL380e Gen8 Server (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-06-20 | Initial | CGI Information Systems & Management Consultants Inc |
| 2018-05-18 | Update | 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: 2014-06-20, 2018-05-18