VMware’s Linux Cryptographic Module
VMware’s Linux Cryptographic Module, from VMware, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3825 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 | 3825 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | v3.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
VMware's Linux Cryptographic Module is a general purpose cryptographic implementation in the kernel of Photon OS that provides FIPS Approved functionalities to various applications.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (6)
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- Photon OS 3.0 on VMware ESXi 6.7 running on a Dell PowerEdge R740 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6126 with PAA
- Photon OS 3.0 on VMware ESXi 6.7 running on a Dell PowerEdge R740 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6126 without PAA
- Photon OS 3.0 on VMware ESXi 7.0 running on a Dell PowerEdge R740 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6126 with PAA
- Photon OS 3.0 on VMware ESXi 7.0 running on a Dell PowerEdge R740 with an Intel® Xeon® Gold 6126 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-02-24 | Initial | Lightship Security, Inc. |
| 2022-12-29 | Update | Lightship Security, 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: 2021-02-24, 2022-12-29