IBM® z/VM® Version 6 Release 4 System SSL Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3374 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 5735FAL00: z/VM Version 6 Release 4 with 1701RSU and APAR PI99134 |
| Hardware versions | z13 CP Assist for Cryptographic Functions DES/TDES Enablement Feature 3863 |
Module description
z/VM System SSL provides cryptographic functions which allows z/VM to protect data using the SSL/TLS protocols. z/VM System SSL also enables administrators to create and manage X.509 V3 certificates and keys within key database files.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 4579, 5553 |
| CVL | 1989, 1990 |
| DRBG | 2208 |
| DSA | 1427 |
| HMAC | 3701 |
| RSA | 2983 |
| SHS | 3661, 4456 |
| Triple-DES | 2432, 2794 |
Allowed algorithms
HMAC-MD5; MD5; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- IBM z/VM Version 6 Release 4 running on an IBM z13 with CP Assist for Cryptographic Functions (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-19 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
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: 2019-02-19