IOS Common Cryptographic Module (IC2M)
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4222 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Cisco Systems, Inc. · website |
| Firmware versions | Rel5a |
Module description
The IC2M module provides the FIPS validated cryptographic algorithms for services requiring those algorithms. The module does not implement any protocols directly. Instead, it provides the cryptographic primitives and functions to allow IOS to implement those various protocols.
Security level exceptions
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A1462 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A1462 |
| DRBG | A1462 |
| ECDSA | A1462 |
| HMAC | A1462 |
| KAS-SSC | A1462 |
| KBKDF | A1462 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A1462 |
| SHS | A1462 |
| Triple-DES | A1462 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- IOS-XE 17.3 running on a Cisco ASR1K RP2 with an Intel Xeon L52XX
- IOS-XE 17.3 running on a Cisco ASR1K RP3 with an Intel Xeon D-15XX
- IOS-XE 17.3 running on a Cisco ISR 4321 with an Intel Atom C25XX
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-09 | Initial | Acumen Security |
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: 2022-05-09