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Windows Embedded Compact Cryptographic Primitives Library (bcrypt.dll)

FIPS 140-2 certificate #3630 · Microsoft Corporation · data as of 2026-10-21

Windows Embedded Compact Cryptographic Primitives Library (bcrypt.dll), from Microsoft Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3630 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.

Historical. SP 800-56Arev3 transition. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode

Certificate

Certificate number3630
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorMicrosoft Corporation · website
Software versions8.00.6273

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Primitives Library is a general purpose, software-based, cryptographic module. The primitive provider functionality is offered through one cryptographic module, BCRYPT.DLL (version 8.00.6273), subject to FIPS 140-2 validation. BCRYPT.DLL provides cryptographic services, through its documented interfaces, to Windows Embedded Compact 2013 components and applications running on Windows Embedded Compact 2013.

Security level exceptions

  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A

Approved algorithms (11)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AES4430
CKGvendor affirmed
CVLC705
DRBG1429
DSA1187
ECDSA1072
HMAC2942
KAS114
RSA2411
SHS3648
Triple-DES2381

Allowed algorithms

MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength)

Tested configurations

  • Windows Embedded Compact 2013 (ARMv7) running on a Texas Instruments TMDSEVM3730 with an EVM3730
  • Windows Embedded Compact 2013 (x86) running on an eBox-330-A with an MSTI PDX-600 (single-user mode)

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2020-03-06InitialLeidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab

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: 2020-03-06

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