Hewlett Packard Enterprise libgcrypt Crypto Module
Hewlett Packard Enterprise libgcrypt Crypto Module, from Hewlett Packard Enterprise, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4145 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 installed and configured per Security Policy section 3.1 and operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy. This validation entry is a non-security-relevant modification to Cert. #3604
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4145 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Hewlett Packard Enterprise · website |
| Software versions | 5.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise libgcrypt Crypto Module is a general purpose cryptographic library designed to provide FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic functionality for Hewlett Packard Enterprise components.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms (8)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | C709 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| DRBG | C709 |
| DSA | C709 |
| HMAC | C709 |
| RSA | C709 |
| SHS | C709 |
| Triple-DES | C709 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Oracle Linux 7.6 64 bit running on an Oracle Server X7-2 with an Intel(R) Xeon(R) Silver 4114
- Oracle Linux 7.6 64 bit running on an Oracle X7-2 Server with an AMD(R) EPYC(R) 7551 (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-02-07 | 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: 2022-02-07