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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 - Kernel Crypto API Cryptographic Module

FIPS 140-2 certificate #2549 · SUSE, LLC · data as of 2026-09-13

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 - Kernel Crypto API Cryptographic Module, from SUSE, LLC, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2549 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.

Historical. Moved to historical list due to sunsetting. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with module SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 - OpenSSL Module v2.0 validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #2435 operating in FIPS mode and with module SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 - StrongSwan Cryptographic Module version 1.0 validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #2484 operating in FIPS mode

Certificate

Certificate number2549
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorSUSE, LLC · website
Software versions1.0

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

SUSE Kernel Crypto API module provides cryptographic services to the Linux operating system kernel.

Security level exceptions

  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms (6)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AES3286, 3287, 3288, 3297, 3298
DRBG744, 745, 746, 747
HMAC2083, 2084, 2085, 2086
RSA1687
SHS2724, 2725, 2726, 2727
Triple-DES1873

Other algorithms

Anubis; ARC4; Blowfish; Camellia; CAST5; CAST6; DES; Fcrypt; Khazad; Salsa20; SEED; Serpent; TEA; XTEA; XETA; Twofish; Two key Triple-DES (non-compliant); LRW mode; Fcrypt-PCBC; MD4; MD5; Michael Mic; RIPEMD; Tiger; Whirlpool

Tested configurations

  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 operating on HP ProLiant DL320e Generation 8 with PAA
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 operating on HP ProLiant DL320e Generation 8 without PAA (single-user mode)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2016-01-29Initialatsec information security corporation

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: 2016-01-29

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