Unisys Linux OpenSSL FIPS Object Module
Unisys Linux OpenSSL FIPS Object Module, from Unisys Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #3959 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. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 3959 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Unisys Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 2.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The module is a software library providing a C-language Application Program Interface (API) for use by other processes that require cryptographic functionality.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (10)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | C1011 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | C1011 |
| DSA | C1011 |
| ECDSA | C1011 |
| HMAC | C1011 |
| KAS-SSC | vendor affirmed |
| RSA | C1011 |
| SHS | C1011 |
| Triple-DES | C1011 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS server edition running on a Dell PowerEdge R640 Server with an Intel Xeon Gold 5115 with PAA
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS server edition running on a Dell PowerEdge R640 Server with an Intel Xeon Gold 5115 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-22 | 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: 2021-06-22