Samsung Kernel Cryptographic Module
Samsung Kernel Cryptographic Module, from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #4764 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. When operated in approved mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4764 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. · website |
| Software versions | 2.3 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
Provides general purpose cryptographic services to services in the Linux kernel and user-space applications, intended to protect data in transit and at rest.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (12)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A3242 |
| AES-ECB | A3242 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | A3242 |
| HMAC-SHA2-224 | A3242 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A3242 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A3242 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A3242 |
| SHA-1 | A3242 |
| SHA2-224 | A3242 |
| SHA2-256 | A3242 |
| SHA2-384 | A3242 |
| SHA2-512 | A3242 |
Tested configurations
- Kernel 5.15 running on Samsung Galaxy S23 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with PAA, Kernel 5.15 running on Samsung Galaxy S23 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 without PAA, Linux Kernel 5.15 running on Samsung Tab Active5 with Samsung Electronics Exynos 1380 with PAA, Linux Kernel 5.15 running on Samsung Tab Active5 with Samsung Electronics Exynos 1380 without PAA, Linux Kernel 5.15 running on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE with Samsung Electronics Exynos 1380 with PAA, Linux Kernel 5.15 running on Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE with Samsung Electronics Exynos 1380 without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-16 | Initial | Gossamer Security Solutions |
| 2025-07-09 | Update | Gossamer Security Solutions |
| 2025-09-08 | Update | Gossamer Security Solutions |
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: 2024-08-16