Microsoft Corporation Windows Embedded Compact Enhanced Cryptographic Provider 7.00.2872 and Microsoft Corporation Windows Embedded Compact Enhanced Cryptographic Provider 8.00.6246
Microsoft Corporation Windows Embedded Compact Enhanced Cryptographic Provider 7.00.2872 and Microsoft Corporation Windows Embedded Compact Enhanced Cryptographic Provider 8.00.6246, from Microsoft Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #2957 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 2957 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 7.00.2872 [1] and 8.00.6246 [2] |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Microsoft Windows CE and Windows Mobile Enhanced Cryptographic Provider (RSAENH) is a general-purpose, software-based, cryptographic module for Windows CE and Windows Mobile. It can be dynamically linked into applications by software developers to permit the use of general-purpose cryptography.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 4433, 4434 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | 1432, 1433 |
| HMAC | 2945, 2946 |
| RSA | 2414, 2415 |
| SHS | 3651, 3652 |
| Triple-DES | 2383, 2384 |
Allowed algorithms
HMAC-MD5; MD5; NDRNG
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
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-12 | Initial | Leidos 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: 2017-07-12