Key Variable Loader (KVL) 5000 PIKE
Caveat: Interim Validation. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11 of the Security Policy. No assurance of the minimum strength of generated SSPs
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4903 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2026-11-24 |
| Overall level | 2 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Single Chip |
| Vendor | Motorola Solutions, Inc. · website |
| Hardware versions | P/N 51009397004 (Model Number: T8476B) |
| Firmware versions | R50.07.10 with [AES128 R01.00.01 and AES256 R01.00.01] |
Module description
The Key Variable Loader (KVL) 5000 PIKE provides security services for the KVL 5000. The KVL 5000 is a portable key distribution device that consists of KVL Host Application processor and KVL 5000 PIKE Hardware Security Module (HSM). The KVL 5000 allows programmers to generate, transport, and load encryption keys, securely and efficiently into secure communication products thereby enabling secure encrypted communications.
Security level exceptions
- Roles, services, and authentication: Level 3
- Software/Firmware security: Level 3
- Operational environment: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Life-cycle assurance: Level 3
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | C908 |
| AES-CBC | C909 |
| AES-CBC | C931 |
| AES-CFB8 | C931 |
| AES-ECB | C908 |
| AES-ECB | C909 |
| AES-ECB | C931 |
| AES-GCM | C931 |
| AES-KW | C930 |
| AES-OFB | C908 |
| AES-OFB | C909 |
| AES-OFB | C931 |
| Counter DRBG | C949 |
| ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | ECDSA 183 |
| SHA2-256 | SHS 1345 |
| SHA2-384 | SHS 1345 |
Allowed algorithms
AES Key Unwrap ([IG D.G] AES-OFB (Cert. #C931) key unwrapping for use in key transport; provides 256 bits of encryption strength.; Key Unwrapping)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-25 | Initial | UL Verification Services, 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2024-11-25