Oracle Linux 7 OpenSSL Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4170 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Oracle Corporation · website |
| Software versions | R7-7.8.0 |
Module description
Oracle Linux OpenSSL Cryptographic Module is a software module supporting FIPS 140-2 approved cryptographic algorithms for general use by vendors.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A1207, A1208, A1209, A1210, A1211, A1212, A1213, A1214, A1215, A1216, A1217, A1218, A2394, A2396, A2397, A2398, A2399, A2400 |
| CVL | A1224, A1225, A1226, A1227 |
| DRBG | A1207, A1208, A1209, A1228, A2394, A2396, A2397 |
| DSA | A1224, A1225, A1226, A1227 |
| ECDSA | A1224, A1225, A1226, A1227 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | A1224, A1225, A1226, A1227, A2395 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A1224, A1225, A1226, A1227, A1322 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A1224, A1225, A1226, A1227 |
| SHS | A1224, A1225, A1226, A1227, A2395 |
| Triple-DES | A1206 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Oracle Linux 7.8 64 bit running on Marvell Liquid IO II with Marvell OCTEON III (single-user mode)
- Oracle Linux 7.8 64 bit running on Oracle Server A1-2C with Ampere(R) Altra(R) Neoverse-N1 with PAA
- Oracle Linux 7.8 64 bit running on Oracle Server A1-2C with Ampere(R) Altra(R) Neoverse-N1 without PAA
- Oracle Linux 7.8 64 bit running on Oracle Server E1-2C with AMD EPYC(TM) 7551 with PAA
- Oracle Linux 7.8 64 bit running on Oracle Server E1-2C with AMD EPYC(TM) 7551 without PAA
- Oracle Linux 7.8 64 bit running on Oracle Server X7-2C with Intel(R) Xeon(R) Platinum 8167M with PAA
- Oracle Linux 7.8 64 bit running on Oracle Server X7-2C with Intel(R) Xeon(R) Platinum 8167M without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-04 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
| 2022-07-01 | Update | atsec information security corporation |
| 2023-01-06 | Update | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2022-03-04, 2022-07-01, 2023-01-06