Juniper Kernel Crypto Cryptographic Module
Juniper Kernel Crypto Cryptographic Module, from Juniper Networks, Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4214 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 with bound module Juniper OpenSSL Cryptographic Module validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #4131 operating in FIPS mode. The module generates random strings whose strengths are modified by available entropy
This caveat mentions binding. A bound module inherits the earliest sunset of the modules it binds to, so the sunset date above can be optimistic.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4214 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Juniper Networks, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 1.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Juniper Kernel Cryptographic Module is a software module running as part of the operating system kernel that provides general purpose cryptographic services.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (7)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | A2409, A2410, A2411, C1883, C1890, C1891 |
| DRBG | C1883 |
| HMAC | A650, A2409, C1883 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | C1883 |
| SHS | A2409, C1883 |
| Triple-DES | A2409, C1883 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Junos OS Evolved version 19.4R2 running on Juniper Networks Packet Transport Router Model PTX10003-80C with Intel Xeon E5-2628Lv4 with PAA
- Junos OS Evolved version 19.4R2 running on Juniper Networks Packet Transport Router Model PTX10003-80C with Intel Xeon E5-2628Lv4 without PAA(single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-09 | 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 at the time of the earliest snapshot
- 2026-09-22: observed moving from active to historical
- Validation dates on record: 2022-05-09