Amazon Linux 2 Libgcrypt Cryptographic Module
Amazon Linux 2 Libgcrypt Cryptographic Module, from Amazon Web Services, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3618 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 | 3618 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Amazon Web Services, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Amazon Linux 2 Libgcrypt Cryptographic Module is a general purpose cryptographic library designed to provide FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic functionality for the applications running on Amazon Linux 2.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | A4128, C693 |
| DRBG | A4128, C693 |
| DSA | A4128, C693 |
| HMAC | A4128, C693 |
| RSA | A4128, C693 |
| SHS | A4128, C693 |
| Triple-DES | A4128, C693 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Amazon Linux 2 running on Amazon EC2 c6g.metal with Graviton2 (single-user mode)
- Amazon Linux 2 running on Amazon EC2 i3.metal with Intel Xeon E5-2686
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-19 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
| 2024-03-25 | Update | 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: 2020-02-19, 2024-03-25