Apple corecrypto Module v12.0 [Apple silicon, Kernel, Software, SL1]
Apple corecrypto Module v12.0 [Apple silicon, Kernel, Software, SL1], from Apple Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #4854 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2026-10-27. 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 | 4854 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-10-27 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Apple Inc. · website |
| Software versions | 12.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Apple Cryptographic Module for Apple silicon kernel space environment.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms (29)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A2793, A2794, A2865, A2866 |
| AES-CCM | A2796, A2868 |
| AES-CFB128 | A2793, A2794, A2865, A2866 |
| AES-CFB8 | A2794, A2866 |
| AES-CTR | A2794, A2796, A2866, A2868 |
| AES-ECB | A2793, A2794, A2796, A2865, A2866, A2868 |
| AES-GCM | A2796, A2868 |
| AES-KW | A2794, A2866 |
| AES-OFB | A2793, A2794, A2865, A2866 |
| AES-XTS | A2793, A2865 |
| Counter DRBG | A2794, A2796, A2866, A2868 |
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A2797, A2869 |
| ECDSA KeyVer (FIPS186-4) | A2797, A2869 |
| ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A2797, A2869 |
| ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A2797, A2869 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | A2797, A2869 |
| HMAC-SHA2-224 | A2797, A2869 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A2797, A2798, A2869, A2870 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A2795, A2797, A2867, A2869 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A2795, A2797, A2867, A2869 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512/256 | A2795, A2797, A2867, A2869 |
| RSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A2797, A2869 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A2797, A2869 |
| SHA-1 | A2797, A2869 |
| SHA2-224 | A2797, A2869 |
| SHA2-256 | A2797, A2798, A2869, A2870 |
| SHA2-384 | A2795, A2797, A2867, A2869 |
| SHA2-512 | A2795, A2797, A2867, A2869 |
| SHA2-512/256 | A2795, A2797, A2867, A2869 |
Tested configurations
- iOS 15 running on iPhone 11 Pro with an Apple A Series A13 Bionic with PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone 11 Pro with an Apple A Series A13 Bionic without PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone 12 with an Apple A Series A14 Bionic with PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone 12 with an Apple A Series A14 Bionic without PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone 13 Pro Max with an Apple A Series A15 Bionic with PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone 13 Pro Max with an Apple A Series A15 Bionic without PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone 6S with an Apple A Series A9 with PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone 6S with an Apple A Series A9 without PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone 7 Plus with an Apple A Series A10 Fusion with PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone 7 Plus with an Apple A Series A10 Fusion without PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone X with an Apple A Series A11 Bionic with PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone X with an Apple A Series A11 Bionic without PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone XS Max with an Apple A Series A12 Bionic with PAA
- iOS 15 running on iPhone XS Max with an Apple A Series A12 Bionic without PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad (5th generation) with an Apple A Series A9 with PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad (5th generation) with an Apple A Series A9 without PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad (7th generation) with an Apple A Series A10 Fusion with PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad (7th generation) with an Apple A Series A10 Fusion without PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad (9th generation) with an Apple A Series A13 Bionic with PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad (9th generation) with an Apple A Series A13 Bionic without PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Air (4th generation) with an Apple A Series A14 Bionic with PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Air (4th generation) with an Apple A Series A14 Bionic without PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad mini (5th generation) with an Apple A Series A12 Bionic with PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad mini (5th generation) with an Apple A Series A12 Bionic without PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad mini (6th generation) with an Apple A Series A15 Bionic with PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad mini (6th generation) with an Apple A Series A15 Bionic without PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Pro 10.5 inch with an Apple A Series A10X Fusion with PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Pro 10.5 inch with an Apple A Series A10X Fusion without PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) with an Apple A Series A12X Bionic with PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) with an Apple A Series A12X Bionic without PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) with an Apple A Series A12Z Bionic with PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) with an Apple A Series A12Z Bionic without PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) with an Apple M Series M1 with PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) with an Apple M Series M1 without PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Pro 9.7-inch with an Apple A Series A9X with PAA
- iPadOS 15 running on iPad Pro 9.7-inch with an Apple A Series A9X without PAA
- macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) with an Apple M Series M1 with PAA
- macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) with an Apple M Series M1 without PAA
- macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Pro 14-inch with an Apple M Series M1 Pro with PAA
- macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Pro 14-inch with an Apple M Series M1 Pro without PAA
- macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Pro 16-inch with an Apple M Series M1 Max with PAA
- macOS Monterey 12 running on MacBook Pro 16-inch with an Apple M Series M1 Max without PAA
- T2OS 12 running on Apple Security Chip T2 with an Apple T Series T2 with PAA
- T2OS 12 running on Apple Security Chip T2 with an Apple T Series T2 without PAA
- tvOS 15 running on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) with an Apple A Series A12 Bionic with PAA
- tvOS 15 running on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) with an Apple A Series A12 Bionic without PAA
- tvOS 15 running on Apple TV 4K with an Apple A Series A10X Fusion with PAA
- tvOS 15 running on Apple TV 4K with an Apple A Series A10X Fusion without PAA
- watchOS 8 running on Apple Watch Series S3 with an Apple S Series S3 with PAA
- watchOS 8 running on Apple Watch Series S3 with an Apple S Series S3 without PAA
- watchOS 8 running on Apple Watch Series S4 with an Apple S Series S4 with PAA
- watchOS 8 running on Apple Watch Series S4 with an Apple S Series S4 without PAA
- watchOS 8 running on Apple Watch Series S5 with an Apple S Series S5 with PAA
- watchOS 8 running on Apple Watch Series S5 with an Apple S Series S5 without PAA
- watchOS 8 running on Apple Watch Series S6 with an Apple S Series S6 with PAA
- watchOS 8 running on Apple Watch Series S6 with an Apple S Series S6 without PAA. watchOS 8 running on Apple Watch Series S7 with an Apple S Series S7 with PAA
- watchOS 8 running on Apple Watch Series S7 with an Apple S Series S7 without PAA.
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-28 | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2024-10-28