Apple corecrypto Module v13.0 [Intel, User, Software, SL1]
Apple corecrypto Module v13.0 [Intel, User, Software, SL1], from Apple Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #4948 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 | 4948 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Apple Inc. · website |
| Software versions | v13.0 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Apple corecrypto User Space Module for Intel is a software cryptographic module running on a multi-chip standalone hardware device and provides services 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 (38)
| Algorithm | CAVP certificates |
|---|---|
| AES-CBC | A3501, A3502, A3503, A3504, A3508, A3509 |
| AES-CCM | A3503, A3504, A3509, A3510, A3511 |
| AES-CFB128 | A3503, A3504, A3509 |
| AES-CFB8 | A3503, A3504, A3509 |
| AES-CMAC | A3509 |
| AES-CTR | A3503, A3504, A3509, A3510, A3511 |
| AES-ECB | A3501, A3502, A3503, A3504, A3509, A3510, A3511 |
| AES-GCM | A3503, A3504, A3509, A3510, A3511 |
| AES-KW | A3503, A3504, A3509 |
| AES-OFB | A3503, A3504, A3509 |
| AES-XTS Testing Revision 2.0 | A3501, A3502, A3503, A3504, A3509 |
| Counter DRBG | A3503, A3504, A3509, A3510, A3511 |
| ECDSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| ECDSA KeyVer (FIPS186-4) | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| ECDSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| ECDSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| HMAC DRBG | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| HMAC-SHA-1 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509, A3512 |
| HMAC-SHA2-224 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509, A3512 |
| HMAC-SHA2-256 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509, A3512 |
| HMAC-SHA2-384 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509, A3512 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509, A3512 |
| HMAC-SHA2-512/256 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| KAS-ECC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A3509 |
| KAS-FFC-SSC Sp800-56Ar3 | A3509 |
| KDF SP800-108 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| PBKDF | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| RSA KeyGen (FIPS186-4) | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| RSA SigGen (FIPS186-4) | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| RSA SigVer (FIPS186-4) | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| Safe Primes Key Generation | A3509 |
| SHA-1 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509, A3512 |
| SHA2-224 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509, A3512 |
| SHA2-256 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509, A3512 |
| SHA2-384 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509, A3512 |
| SHA2-512 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509, A3512 |
| SHA2-512/256 | A3505, A3506, A3507, A3509 |
| TDES-ECB | A3509 |
Tested configurations
- macOS Ventura 13 running on iMac Pro with an Intel Xeon W-2140B (Skylake) with PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on iMac Pro with an Intel Xeon W-2140B (Skylake) without PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on iMac Pro with an Intel Xeon W-3223 (Cascade Lake) with PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on iMac Pro with an Intel Xeon W-3223 (Cascade Lake) without PAA.
- macOS Ventura 13 running on iMac with an Intel i5-8257U (Coffee Lake) with PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on iMac with an Intel i5-8257U (Coffee Lake) without PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on iMac with an Intel i7-10700K (Comet Lake) with PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on iMac with an Intel i7-10700K (Comet Lake) without PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on MacBook Air with an Intel i5-8210Y (Amber Lake) with PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on MacBook Air with an Intel i5-8210Y (Amber Lake) without PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on MacBook Air with an Intel i7-1060NG7 (Ice Lake) with PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on MacBook Air with an Intel i7-1060NG7 (Ice Lake) without PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on MacBook Pro with an Intel i7-8700B (Coffee Lake) with PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on MacBook Pro with an Intel i7-8700B (Coffee Lake) without PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on MacBook Pro with an Intel i9-9880H (Coffee Lake) with PAA
- macOS Ventura 13 running on MacBook Pro with an Intel i9-9880H (Coffee Lake) without PAA
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | 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: 2025-01-23