Canonical Ltd. Ubuntu 24.04 Kernel Crypto API Cryptographic Module
Canonical Ltd. Ubuntu 24.04 Kernel Crypto API Cryptographic Module, from Canonical Ltd., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5215 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2031-03-26. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in approved mode. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11.1 of the Security Policy. 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 | 5215 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-03-26 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Linux kernel crypto API implementation provides cryptographic services to Linux kernel space software components and user space via the AF_ALG interface.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | 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: 2026-03-27