Lexmark Crypto Core
Lexmark Crypto Core, from Lexmark International Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3230 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. The module makes no assurance of the minimum strength of random strings and generated keys. This validation entry is a non-security relevant modification to Cert. #2038.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3230 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Lexmark International Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.1 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Lexmark Crypto Core module is firmware option for Lexmark Single and multi-function printers that handles user space cryptographic functions including, key management, hashing, symmetric and asymmetric cryptography.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (9)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | 2273 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | 281 |
| DSA | 709 |
| ECDSA | 368 |
| HMAC | 1391 |
| RSA | 1166 |
| SHS | 1954 |
| Triple-DES | 1420 |
Tested configurations
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.3 on a Dell OptiPlex 755 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-12 | Initial | Acumen Security |
| 2022-03-08 | Update | AEGISOLVE, Inc. |
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: 2018-07-12, 2022-03-08