Samsung BoringSSL Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2746 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Provides general purpose cryptographic services to user-space applications on the mobile platform for the protection of data.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #802, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #777, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 128 bits of encryption strength); RSA (non-compliant); Triple-DES (non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- Android 6.0.1 with processor EXYNOS5433 running on Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Android 6.0.1 with processor EXYNOS3475 running on Samsung Galaxy J3
- Android 6.0.1 with processor EXYNOS7420 running on Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
- Android 6.0.1 with processor EXYNOS7420 running on Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
- Android 6.0.1 with processor EXYNOS8890 running on Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Android 6.0.1 with processor EXYNOS8890 running on Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Android 6.0.1 with processor Qualcomm APQ8084 running on Samsung Galaxy Note 4
- Android 6.0.1 with processor Qualcomm APQ8084 running on Samsung Galaxy Note 4
- Android 6.0.1 with processor Qualcomm MSM8916 running on Samsung Galaxy J3 (single-user mode)
- Android 6.0.1 with processor Qualcomm MSM8996 running on Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Android 6.0.1 with processor Qualcomm MSM8996 running on Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-16 | Initial | Gossamer Security Solutions |
| 2016-09-29 | Update | Gossamer Security Solutions |
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: 2016-09-16, 2016-09-29