Samsung Kernel Cryptographic Module
Samsung Kernel Cryptographic Module, from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4097 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its algorithm certificates, its validation history, and the list moves this tracker has observed, which NIST does not date.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4097 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · website |
| Software versions | 2.2 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Provides general purpose cryptographic services to services in the Linux kernel and user-space applications, intended to protect data in transit and at rest.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (3)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | A969, A970, A1455, A1456 |
| HMAC | A969, A970, A1455, A1456 |
| SHS | A969, A970, A1455, A1456 |
Tested configurations
- Linux Kernel 4.19 running on Samsung Galaxy A52 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 with PAA, Linux Kernel 4.19 running on Samsung Galaxy A52 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 without PAA, Linux Kernel 4.19 running on Samsung Watch4 Classic with Samsung Electronics Exynos W920 with PAA, Linux Kernel 4.19 running on Samsung Watch4 Classic with Samsung Electronics Exynos W920 without PAA, Linux Kernel 5.4 running on Samsung Galaxy S21+ with Samsung Electronics Exynos 2100 with PAA, Linux Kernel 5.4 running on Samsung Galaxy S21+ with Samsung Electronics Exynos 2100 without PAA, Linux Kernel 5.4 running on Samsung Galaxy S21+ with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 with PAA, Linux Kernel 5.4 running on Samsung Galaxy S21+ with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 without PAA, Linux Kernel 5.10 running on Samsung Galaxy A53 with Samsung Electronics Exynos 1280 with PAA, Linux Kernel 5.10 running on Samsung Galaxy A53 with Samsung Electronics Exynos 1280 without PAA, Linux Kernel 5.10 running on Samsung Galaxy S22+ with Samsung Electronics Exynos 2200 with PAA, Linux Kernel 5.10 running on Samsung Galaxy S22+ with Samsung Electronics Exynos 2200 without PAA, Linux Kernel 5.10 running on Samsung Galaxy S22+ with Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 with PAA, Linux Kernel 5.10 running on Samsung Galaxy S22+ with Qualcomm Snapdragon 898 without PAA
- Linux Kernel 5.10 running on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 with PAA
- Linux Kernel 5.10 running on Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 without PAA (single-user mode)
- Linux Kernel 5.4 running on Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G with PAA
- Linux Kernel 5.4 running on Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro with Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-11 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2022-06-22 | Update | Gossamer Security Solutions |
| 2022-11-08 | Update | Gossamer Security Solutions |
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 at the time of the earliest snapshot
- 2026-09-22: observed moving from active to historical
- Validation dates on record: 2021-12-11, 2022-06-22, 2022-11-08