Windows Embedded Compact Cryptographic Primitives Library (bcrypt.dll)
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3630 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 8.00.6273 |
Module description
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
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 4430 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | C705 |
| DRBG | 1429 |
| DSA | 1187 |
| ECDSA | 1072 |
| HMAC | 2942 |
| KAS | 114 |
| RSA | 2411 |
| SHS | 3648 |
| Triple-DES | 2381 |
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
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-06 | Initial | Leidos 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