IBM® z/VM® Version 7 Release 2 System SSL Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4007 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 5735FAL00: z/VM Version 7 Release 2 with 7201RSU (GA-level release) and the PTF for APAR PH24751 |
| Hardware versions | z14 CP Assist for Cryptographic Functions DES/TDES Enablement Feature 3863 |
Module description
z/VM System SSL provides cryptographic functions which allows z/VM to protect data using the SSL/TLS protocols. z/VM System SSL also enables administrators to create and manage X.509 V3 certificates and keys within key database files.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | C79, C1862 |
| CVL | C1862 |
| DRBG | C1862 |
| DSA | C1862 |
| HMAC | C1862 |
| RSA | C1862 |
| SHS | C79, C1862 |
| Triple-DES | C79, C1862 |
Allowed algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (CVL Cert. #C1862 with CVL Cert. #C1862, key agreement; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength); MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 149 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- IBM z/VM Version 7 Release 2 running on an IBM z14 with CP Assist for Cryptographic Functions (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-11 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
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: 2021-08-11