Hewlett Packard Enterprise NSS Crypto Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy. This validation entry is a non-security relevant modification to Cert. #2711.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2908 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Hewlett Packard Enterprise · website |
| Software versions | 4.0 |
Module description
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise NSS Crypto Module is a general purpose cryptographic library designed to provide FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic functionality for Hewlett Packard Enterprise components.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 3605, 3606, 3607, 3609 |
| CVL | 626, 627 |
| DRBG | 936, 937 |
| DSA | 1002, 1003 |
| ECDSA | 739, 740 |
| HMAC | 2300, 2301 |
| RSA | 1854, 1855, 2034, 2035 |
| SHS | 2966, 2967 |
| Triple-DES | 2007, 2008 |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength);
Tested configurations
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 running on HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 with PAA Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1 running on HP ProLiant DL380p Gen8 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-13 | Initial | Acumen Security |
| 2018-05-01 | Update | Acumen Security |
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: 2017-05-13, 2018-05-01