SonicWall Network Security Manager Appliance
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4641 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-09-21 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Firmware |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | SonicWall, Inc. · website |
| Firmware versions | 2.3 |
Module description
The SonicWall Network Security Manager helps in the deployment and management of all your firewalls, connected switches and access points, all in one easy-to-use interface.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
- Design Assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of Other Attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | A1960 |
| CKG | vendor affirmed |
| CVL | A1960 |
| DRBG | A1960 |
| ECDSA | A1960 |
| ENT | |
| HMAC | A1960 |
| KAS | |
| KAS-SSC | A1960 |
| KTS | |
| RSA | A1960 |
| SHS | A1960 |
Allowed algorithms
RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 or 128 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- SonicCore OS v6.5.0 on VMware ESXi 6.7 running on Dell PowerEdge R640 with Intel Xeon Silver 4208
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-25 | Initial | 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: 2023-10-25
Known CVEs in this module family (heuristic match)
Name-based association with the module's product family, not a statement about the validated boundary. See methodology.
| CVE | CVSS | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2021-45105 | 5.9 | MEDIUM |