Ubuntu 18.04 AWS Kernel Crypto API Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4597 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. · website |
| Software versions | 2.0 |
Module description
The Ubuntu 18.04 AWS Kernel Crypto API module is a software module running as part of the operating system kernel that provides general purpose cryptographic services.
Security level exceptions
- Physical Security: N/A
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | C755, C756, C757, C758, C759, C760, C761, C762, C763, C764, C765 |
| DRBG | C755, C758, C761, C766, C767, C768 |
| HMAC | C755, C766, C767, C768 |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| KTS | |
| RSA | C755, C766, C767, C768 |
| SHA-3 | C755 |
| SHS | C755, C766, C767, C768 |
| Triple-DES | C755, C758 |
Allowed algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS 64-bit running on Supermicro SYS-5018R-WR with Intel Xeon CPU E5 with PAA
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS 64-bit running on Supermicro SYS-5018R-WR with Intel Xeon CPU E5 without PAA (single-user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-13 | Initial | atsec 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: 2023-09-13