Windows OS Loader
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode with module Boot Manager validated to FIPS 140-2 under Cert. #4484 operating in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4545 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-Hybrid |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 10.0.17763.10021 and 10.0.17763.10127 |
| Hardware versions | Intel Xeon Silver 4114, Intel Xeon Gold 6230, Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 and Intel Xeon D-1559 |
Module description
The BitLocker® Windows OS Loader loads the boot-critical driver and OS kernel image files.
Security level exceptions
- Design Assurance: Level 2
Approved algorithms
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG
Tested configurations
- Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Dell PowerEdge R640 Server with an Intel Xeon Gold 6230 with PAA
- Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Dell PowerEdge R840 Server with an Intel Xeon Platinum 8260 with PAA
- Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Dell XR2 with an Intel Xeon Silver 4114 with PAA
- Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Core (x64) running on a Rugged Mobile Appliance with an Intel Xeon D-1559 with PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-30 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
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: 2023-06-30