Nutanix Cryptographic Module for OpenSSH Server
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with Nutanix Cryptographic Module for OpenSSL validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #3460 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3473 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Nutanix, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | OpenSSH server RPM package 7.4p1-16.el7 and fipscheck RPM package 1.4.1-6.el7 |
Module description
The Nutanix Cryptographic Module for OpenSSH Server provides server-side support for SSH version 2. This cryptographic module functions together with the Nutanix Cryptographic Module for OpenSSL to provide FIPS validated cryptography for SSH connections.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Allowed algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #1994 with CVL Cert. #1998, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); EC Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #1994 with CVL Cert. #1998, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); NDRNG
Tested configurations
- CentOS 7.5 running on Nutanix NX-3360-G6 with Intel Xeon Silver-4116 with PAA
- CentOS 7.5 running on Nutanix NX-3360-G6 with Intel Xeon Silver-4116 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-06-12 | Initial | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2020-07-13 | Update | UL Verification Services, Inc. |
| 2020-07-29 | Update | UL Verification Services, 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: 2019-06-12, 2020-07-13, 2020-07-29