Samsung SCrypto Cryptographic Module
Samsung SCrypto Cryptographic Module, from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4478 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 operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4478 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. |
| Software versions | 2.5 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
SCrypto is secure library which is used to provide a standardized common cryptographic API to trusted applications for the secure world/TEE environment.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (10)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES | A889, C1360 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A889, C1360 |
| DRBG | A889, C1360 |
| ECDSA | A889, C1360 |
| HMAC | A889, C1360 |
| KBKDF | A889, C1360 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A889, C1360 |
| SHS | A889, C1360 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (CVL Certs. #A889 and #C1360, key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- QSEE 5.10 (32-bit) with processor Qualcomm SM7250 running on Samsung Galaxy A71
- QSEE 5.10 (32-bit) with processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 running on Samsung Galaxy A42
- QSEE 5.10 (64-bit) with processor Qualcomm SM7250 running on Samsung Galaxy A71
- QSEE 5.10 (64-bit) with processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 running on Samsung Galaxy A42
- QSEE 5.11 (32-bit) with processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G running on Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro
- QSEE 5.11 (32-bit) with processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 running on Samsung Galaxy S21+
- QSEE 5.11 (64-bit) with processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G running on Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro (single-user mode)
- QSEE 5.11 (64-bit) with processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 running on Samsung Galaxy S21+
- QSEE 5.8 (32-bit) with processor Qualcomm SM8250 running on Samsung Galaxy S20+
- QSEE 5.8 (64-bit) with processor Qualcomm SM8250 running on Samsung Galaxy S20+
- TEEGRIS 4.0 (32-bit) with processor Samsung Electronics Exynos 9810 on Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3
- TEEGRIS 4.0 (64-bit) with processor Samsung Electronics Exynos 9810 on Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3
- TEEGRIS 4.1 (32-bit) with processor Samsung Electronics Exynos 990 running on Samsung Galaxy S20+
- TEEGRIS 4.1 (64-bit) with processor Samsung Electronics Exynos 990 running on Samsung Galaxy S20+
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-17 | Initial | Gossamer Security Solutions |
| 2023-08-28 | Update | Gossamer Security Solutions |
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: 2023-04-17, 2023-08-28