Oracle Linux 8 OpenSSL Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. The module generates cryptographic keys whose strengths are modified by available entropy
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4215 |
|---|---|
| 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 | R8-8.4.0 |
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 | A1673, A1674, A1675, A1677, A1678, A1679, A1680, A1685, A1686, A1687, A1688, A1689, A1690, A1691, A1692, A1693, A2139, A2141, A2142, A2144, A2145, A2146 |
| CVL | A1677, A1678, A1679, A1680, A1694, A1695, A1696, A1697, A2143 |
| DRBG | A1673, A1674, A1675, A2139, A2141, A2142 |
| DSA | A1694, A1695, A1696, A1697 |
| ECDSA | A1683, A1694, A1695, A1696, A1697 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | A1681, A1682, A1683, A1694, A1695, A1696, A1697, A2140 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A1694, A1695, A1696, A1697, A1699 |
| KBKDF | A1698 |
| KDA | A1676 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS-RSA | |
| PBKDF | A1681, A1682, A1683, A1694, A1695, A1696, A1697 |
| RSA | A1694, A1695, A1696, A1697 |
| SHA-3 | A1681, A1682, A1683 |
| SHS | A1694, A1695, A1696, A1697, A2140 |
| Triple-DES | A1672, A1677, A1678, A1679, A1680 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Oracle Linux 8.4 64 bit running on Oracle Server A1-2C with Ampere(R) Altra(R) Neoverse-N1 with PAA
- Oracle Linux 8.4 64 bit running on Oracle Server A1-2C with Ampere(R) Altra(R) Neoverse-N1 without PAA (single-user mode)
- Oracle Linux 8.4 64 bit running on Oracle Server E1-2C with AMD EPYC(TM) 7551 with PAA
- Oracle Linux 8.4 64 bit running on Oracle Server E1-2C with AMD EPYC(TM) 7551 without PAA
- Oracle Linux 8.4 64 bit running on Oracle Server X7-2C with Intel(R) Xeon(R) Platinum 8167M with PAA
- Oracle Linux 8.4 64 bit running on Oracle Server X7-2C with Intel(R) Xeon(R) Platinum 8167M without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-09 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
| 2022-07-15 | 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: 2022-05-09, 2022-07-15