VMware's VPN Crypto Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with module VMware OpenSSL FIPS Object Module validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #2839 operating in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys. This validation entry is a non-security-relevant modification to Cert. #3542
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3686 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
VMware's VPN Crypto Module is a software cryptographic module whose purpose is to provide FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic functions to various VMware applications utilizing VPN capabilities.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
Tested configurations
- Ubuntu 16.04 on ESXi 6.7 running on a Dell PowerEdge R740 with Intel Xeon Gold 6126 with PAA
- Ubuntu 16.04 on ESXi 6.7 running on a Dell PowerEdge R740 with Intel Xeon Gold 6126 without PAA
- Ubuntu 16.04 on ESXi 7.0 running on a Dell PowerEdge R740 with Intel Xeon Gold 6126 with PAA
- Ubuntu 16.04 on ESXi 7.0 running on a Dell PowerEdge R740 with Intel Xeon Gold 6126 without PAA
- Ubuntu 18.04 on ESXi 7.0 running on a Dell PowerEdge R740 with Intel Xeon Gold 6126 with PAA
- Ubuntu 18.04 on ESXi 7.0 running on a Dell PowerEdge R740 with Intel Xeon Gold 6126 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-20 | Initial | Acumen Security |
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: 2020-07-20