SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 - Kernel Crypto API Cryptographic Module
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 number | 2549 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | SUSE, LLC · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
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
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 3286, 3287, 3288, 3297, 3298 |
| DRBG | 744, 745, 746, 747 |
| HMAC | 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086 |
| RSA | 1687 |
| SHS | 2724, 2725, 2726, 2727 |
| Triple-DES | 1873 |
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
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-29 | Initial | atsec 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