Oracle Linux Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel (UEK 5) Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with module Oracle Linux 7 NSS Cryptographic Module validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #4586 operating in FIPS mode. The module generates random strings whose strengths are modified by available entropy.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3893 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Oracle Corporation · website |
| Software versions | R7-5.0.0 |
Module description
Oracle Linux Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Cryptographic Module provides cryptographic services to applications requiring Kernel level cryptography via the Kernel Crypto API.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | C1733, C1734, C1735, C1736 |
| DRBG | C1733, C1734, C1735, C1738, C1739, C1740, C1744 |
| HMAC | C786, C1738, C1739, C1740, C1744 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| RSA | C1738, C1739, C1740, C1744 |
| SHS | C1738, C1739, C1740, C1744 |
| Triple-DES | C1737, C1741 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- Oracle Linux 7.6 64 bit running on Oracle Server X7-2 with AMD® EPYC® 7551 with PAA
- Oracle Linux 7.6 64 bit running on Oracle Server X7-2 with AMD® EPYC® 7551 without PAA (single-user mode)
- Oracle Linux 7.6 64 bit running on Oracle Server X7-2 with Intel® Xeon® Silver 4114 with PAA
- Oracle Linux 7.6 64 bit running on Oracle Server X7-2 with Intel® Xeon® Silver 4114 without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-15 | Initial | Acumen Security |
| 2022-01-30 | Update | Acumen Security |
| 2023-09-28 | Update | 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: 2021-04-15, 2022-01-30, 2023-09-28