VMware VMkernel Cryptographic Module 2.0
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4815 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-09-25 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | VMware, Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 2.0 |
| Entropy | ENT (P) |
Module description
The VMware VMkernel Cryptographic Module is a firmware cryptographic library that provides FIPS 140-3 Approved cryptographic services for VMware products and platforms.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A2792 |
| AES-CBC-CS3 | A2792 |
| AES-CTR | A2792 |
| AES-ECB | A2792 |
| AES-GCM | A2792 |
| AES-XTS Testing Revision 2.0 | A2792 |
| Counter DRBG | A2792 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | A2792 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A2792 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A2792 |
| SHA-1 | A2792 |
| SHA2-256 | A2792 |
| SHA2-512 | A2792 |
Tested configurations
- ESXi 8.0 on Dell EMC PowerEdge R650 with Intel Xeon Gold 6330 2.00GHz
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | 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: 2024-09-26