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Windows Embedded Compact Cryptographic Primitives Library (bcrypt.dll)

FIPS 140-2 certificate #2956 · Microsoft Corporation · data as of 2026-08-28
Historical. SP 800-56Arev3 transition. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode

Certificate

Certificate number2956
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorMicrosoft Corporation · website
Software versions7.00.2872 [1] and 8.00.6246 [2]

Module description

The Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Primitives Library is a general purpose, software-based, cryptographic module. The primitive provider functionality is offered through one cryptographic module, BCRYPT.DLL (versions 7.00.2872 and 8.00.6246), subject to FIPS 140-2 validation. BCRYPT.DLL provides cryptographic services, through its documented interfaces, to Windows Embedded Compact 7 and 2013 components and applications running on Windows Embedded Compact 7 and 2013.

Security level exceptions

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

Approved algorithms

AlgorithmCAVP certificate
AES4430, 4431
CKGvendor affirmed
CVL1139, 1140
DRBG1429, 1430
DSA1187, 1188
ECDSA1072, 1073
HMAC2942, 2943
KAS114, 115
RSA2411, 2412
SHS3648, 3649
Triple-DES2381, 2382

Allowed algorithms

MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength)

Tested configurations

  • Windows Embedded Compact 2013 (ARMv7) running on a TI TMDSEVM3730 [2] (single-user mode)
  • Windows Embedded Compact 2013 (x86) running on an eBox-330-A [2]
  • Windows Embedded Compact 7 (ARMv5) running on a Freescale i.MX27 Development Kit [1]
  • Windows Embedded Compact 7 (ARMv6) running on a Samsung SMDK6410 Development Kit [1]
  • Windows Embedded Compact 7 (ARMv7) running on a TI OMAP TMDSEVM3530 [1]
  • Windows Embedded Compact 7 (MIPS II FP) running on a Sigma Designs Vantage 8654 Development Kit [1]
  • Windows Embedded Compact 7 (MIPS II) running on a Sigma Designs Vantage 8654 Development Kit [1]

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2017-07-11InitialLeidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab

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: 2017-07-11

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