CorSSL FIPS Object Module
CorSSL FIPS Object Module, from Corsec Security, Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #4753 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.
Caveat: Interim Validation, No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs (e.g., keys)
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4753 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Corsec Security, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.0.16.001 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The CorSSL FIPS Object Module provides FIPS-Approved symmetric encryption and decryption, digital signature functions, hashing, message authentication, key establishment, and random number generation functionality to third-party solutions general data protection and in support of secure communications protocols.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (38)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A3356 |
| AES-CCM | A3356 |
| AES-CFB1 | A3356 |
| AES-CFB128 | A3356 |
| AES-CFB8 | A3356 |
| AES-CMAC | A3356 |
| AES-CTR | A3356 |
| AES-ECB | A3356 |
| AES-GCM | A3356 |
| AES-OFB | A3356 |
| AES-XTS Testing Revision 2.0 | A3356 |
| Counter DRBG | A3356 |
| DSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| DSA PQGGen (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| DSA PQGVer (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| DSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| DSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| ECDSA KeyVer (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| Hash DRBG | A3356 |
| HMAC DRBG | A3356 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | A3356 |
| HMAC-SHA2-224 | A3356 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A3356 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A3356 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A3356 |
| KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A3356 |
| KTS-IFC | A3356 |
| RSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| RSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A3356 |
| SHA-1 | A3356 |
| SHA2-224 | A3356 |
| SHA2-256 | A3356 |
| SHA2-384 | A3356 |
| SHA2-512 | A3356 |
Allowed algorithms
AES (Cert. #A3356) (-; Key unwrapping (using any approved mode))
Tested configurations
- Debian 9 running on a Dell PowerEdge R440 with an Intel® Xeon Silver 4214R With PAA, Debian 9 running on a Dell PowerEdge R440 with an Intel® Xeon Silver 4214R Without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-08 | Initial | Lightship Security, Inc. |
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: 2024-08-08