Samsung Kernel Cryptographic Module
Samsung Kernel Cryptographic Module, from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3291 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 | 3291 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · website |
| Software versions | 1.9 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Provides general purpose cryptographic services to services in the Linux kernel and user-space applications, intended to protect data in transit and at rest.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (4)
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- Android 8 (Kernel 4.9) running on Samsung Galaxy S9+ with Exynos 9810 with PAA
- Android 8 (Kernel 4.9) running on Samsung Galaxy S9+ with Exynos 9810 without PAA
- Android 8 (Kernel 4.9) running on Samsung Galaxy S9+ with SDM845 with PAA
- Android 8 (Kernel 4.9) running on Samsung Galaxy S9+ with SDM845 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-25 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS 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: 2018-09-25