Samsung Kernel Cryptographic Module
Samsung Kernel Cryptographic Module, from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3546 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 | 3546 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2.0 |
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 (5)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | C354, C406, C860, C879 |
| DRBG | C354, C583, C860, C879 |
| HMAC | C354, C406, C860, C879 |
| KBKDF | C354, C879 |
| SHS | C354, C406, C860, C879 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- Android 9 (Kernel 4.14) running on Samsung Galaxy Note10 with Exynos 9825 with PAA
- Android 9 (Kernel 4.14) running on Samsung Galaxy Note10 with Exynos 9825 without PAA (single-user mode)
- Android 9 (Kernel 4.14) running on Samsung Galaxy S10+ with Exynos 9820 with PAA
- Android 9 (Kernel 4.14) running on Samsung Galaxy S10+ with Exynos 9820 without PAA
- Android 9 (Kernel 4.14) running on Samsung Galaxy S10+ with SM8150 with PAA
- Android 9 (Kernel 4.14) running on Samsung Galaxy S10+ with SM8150 without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-08 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2019-10-29 | Update | 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: 2019-10-08, 2019-10-29