McAfee Linux Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as indicated in the Security Policy in Section Secure Operation. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2550 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Intel Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 1.0.1 |
Module description
The McAfee Linux Cryptographic Module provides cryptographic services for McAfee Linux and security appliance products built upon this platform. McAfee Linux is an operating system built with a focus on the needs of security appliances.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 3116, 3117 |
| CVL | 378, 379 |
| DRBG | 627, 628 |
| DSA | 900, 901 |
| HMAC | 1953, 1954 |
| RSA | 1587, 1588 |
| SHS | 2572, 2573 |
| Triple-DES | 1787, 1788 |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- McAfee Linux 2.2.3 on VMware ESXi 5.0 running on an Intel SR2625URLX (single-user mode)
- McAfee Linux 2.2.3 running on an Intel SR1530SH
- McAfee Linux 2.2.3 running on an Intel SR2625URLX
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-29 | Initial | EWA - Canada |
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