Barracuda OpenSSL FIPS Provider
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated keys.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4587 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Barracuda Networks · website |
| Software versions | 3.0.8 |
Module description
The Module is a software library providing a C-language application program interface (API) for use by applications that require cryptographic functionality. The Module is classified under FIPS 140-2 as a software module, with a multi-chip standalone module embodiment. The physical cryptographic boundary is the general-purpose computer on which the module is installed. The logical cryptographic boundary of the Module is the FIPS Provider, a dynamically loadable library. The Module performs no communication other than with the calling application via APIs that invoke the Module.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Design Assurance: Level 3
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A3500 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A3500 |
| DRBG | A3500 |
| DSA | A3500 |
| ECDSA | A3500 |
| HMAC | A3500 |
| KAS-RSA-SSC | A3500 |
| KAS-SSC | A3500 |
| KBKDF | A3500 |
| KDA | A3500 |
| KMAC | A3500 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS-RSA | |
| PBKDF | A3500 |
| RSA | A3500 |
| SHA-3 | A3500 |
| SHS | A3500 |
| Triple-DES | A3500 |
Tested configurations
- Debian 11.5 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7(x86) with PAA
- Debian 11.5 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7(x86) without PAA
- FreeBSD 13.1 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7(x64) with PAA
- FreeBSD 13.1 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7(x64) without PAA
- macOS 11.5.2 running on Apple i7 Mac Mini with Intel i7(x64) with PAA
- macOS 11.5.2 running on Apple i7 Mac Mini with Intel i7(x64) without PAA (single user mode)
- Ubuntu Linux 22.04.1 LTS running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7(x64) with PAA
- Ubuntu Linux 22.04.1 LTS running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7(x64) without PAA
- Windows 10 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7(x64) with PAA
- Windows 10 running on Dell Inspiron 7591 with Intel i7(x64) without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-06 | Initial | Acumen Security |
| 2023-10-10 | Update | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2023-09-06, 2023-10-10