Amazon Linux 2023 Libgcrypt Cryptographic Module
Amazon Linux 2023 Libgcrypt Cryptographic Module, from Amazon Web Services, Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #4971 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2030-02-23. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in approved mode and installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11 of the Security Policy.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 4971 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2030-02-23 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | Amazon Web Services, Inc. · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Amazon Linux 2023 Libgcrypt Cryptographic Module is a software library implementing general purpose cryptographic algorithms.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-24 | 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: 2025-02-24