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Apple corecrypto User Space Module for ARM (ccv10)

FIPS 140-2 certificate #4570 · Apple Inc. · data as of 2026-09-15

Apple corecrypto User Space Module for ARM (ccv10), from Apple Inc., holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #4570 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.

Historical. Moved to historical list due to sunsetting. Federal agencies may reference historical validations for existing systems only, not for new procurement.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS Mode

Certificate

Certificate number4570
StandardFIPS 140-2
Statushistorical
Overall level1
Module typeSoftware
EmbodimentMulti-Chip Stand Alone
VendorApple Inc. · website
Software versions10.0

Module description

Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.

The Apple corecrypto User Space Module for ARM (ccv10) is a software cryptographic module running on a multi-chip standalone hardware device and provides services intended to protect data in transit and at rest.

Security level exceptions

  • Physical Security: N/A

Approved algorithms (9)

AlgorithmCAVP certificates
AESA6, A7, A8, A10, A11
DRBGA7, A8, A9, A10
ECDSAA8, A9
HMACA8, A9, A12
KTSvendor affirmed
PBKDFvendor affirmed
RSAA8, A9
SHSA8, A9, A12
Triple-DESA8

Allowed algorithms

MD5; NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 152 bits of encryption strength)

Tested configurations

  • iOS 13 running on iPhone 11 Pro Max with Apple A13 Bionic with PAA
  • iOS 13 running on iPhone 11 Pro Max with Apple A13 Bionic without PAA
  • iOS 13 running on iPhone 6S Plus with Apple A9 with PAA
  • iOS 13 running on iPhone 6S Plus with Apple A9 without PAA
  • iOS 13 running on iPhone 7 Plus with Apple A10 Fusion with PAA
  • iOS 13 running on iPhone 7 Plus with Apple A10 Fusion without PAA
  • iOS 13 running on iPhone 8 Plus with Apple A11 Bionic with PAA
  • iOS 13 running on iPhone 8 Plus with Apple A11 Bionic without PAA
  • iOS 13 running on iPhone Xs Max with Apple A12 Bionic with PAA
  • iOS 13 running on iPhone Xs Max with Apple A12 Bionic without PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad (5th generation) with Apple A9 with PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad (5th generation) with Apple A9 without PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad (6th generation) with Apple A10 Fusion with PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad (6th generation) with Apple A10 Fusion without PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad Air 2 with Apple A8X with PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad Air 2 with Apple A8X without PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad mini (5th generation) with Apple A12 Bionic with PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad mini (5th generation) with Apple A12 Bionic without PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad mini 4 with Apple A8 with PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad mini 4 with Apple A8 without PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad Pro (12.9 inch, 2nd generation) with Apple A10X Fusion with PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad Pro (12.9 inch, 2nd generation) with Apple A10X Fusion without PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad Pro (12.9 inch, 3rd generation) with Apple A12X Bionic with PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad Pro (12.9 inch, 3rd generation) with Apple A12X Bionic without PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad Pro (9.7 inch) with Apple A9X with PAA
  • iPadOS 13 running on iPad Pro (9.7 inch) with Apple A9X without PAA
  • tvOS 13 running on Apple TV 4K with Apple A10X Fusion with PAA
  • tvOS 13 running on Apple TV 4K with Apple A10X Fusion without PAA
  • TxFW 10.15 running on Apple T2 with PAA
  • TxFW 10.15 running on Apple T2 without PAA (single-user mode)
  • watchOS 6 running on Apple Watch Series 1 with Apple S1P with PAA
  • watchOS 6 running on Apple Watch Series 1 with Apple S1P without PAA
  • watchOS 6 running on Apple Watch Series 3 with Apple S3 with PAA
  • watchOS 6 running on Apple Watch Series 3 with Apple S3 without PAA
  • watchOS 6 running on Apple Watch Series 4 with Apple S4 with PAA
  • watchOS 6 running on Apple Watch Series 4 with Apple S4 without PAA
  • watchOS 6 running on Apple Watch Series 5 with Apple S5 with PAA
  • watchOS 6 running on Apple Watch Series 5 with Apple S5 without PAA

Validation history

DateTypeLab
2023-08-30Initialatsec 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
  • Validation dates on record: 2023-08-30

Source documents