Samsung Flash Memory Protector V1.5
Samsung Flash Memory Protector V1.5, from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3547 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: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3547 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · website |
| Software versions | 1.5 |
| Hardware versions | 5.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The driver for the on-the-fly Hardware encryption module to flash memory for Disk/File Encryption solution. The hardware module supports AES with CBC mode and XTS-AES cryptographic services.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (3)
Tested configurations
- Android 9 (Kernel 4.14) running on Samsung Galaxy Note10 with Exynos 9825 (single-user mode)
- Android 9 (Kernel 4.14) running on Samsung Galaxy S10+ with Exynos 9820
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-08 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2019-11-05 | 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, 2019-11-05