SUSE Linux Enterprise OpenSSL 3 Cryptographic Module
SUSE Linux Enterprise OpenSSL 3 Cryptographic Module, from SUSE LLC, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5096 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2030-11-25. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in approved mode. No assurance of minimum security of SSPs (e.g., keys, bit strings) that are externally loaded, or of SSPs established with externally loaded SSPs.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5096 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2030-11-25 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-Chip Stand Alone |
| Vendor | SUSE LLC · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP6 OpenSSL FIPS provider implementation providing cryptographic services to Linux user space software components. The module was tested with 64-bit word size.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-26 | Initial | atsec information security corporation |
| 2026-03-02 | Update | atsec information security corporation |
| 2026-08-17 | Update | 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: 2025-11-26