VMware’s Linux Kernel Cryptographic Module
VMware’s Linux Kernel Cryptographic Module, from Broadcom Inc., holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5286 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2029-11-04. 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 | 5286 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-11-04 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Broadcom Inc. · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The VMware's Linux Kernel Cryptographic Module 5.0.0 offers symmetric encryption/decryption, digital signature generation/verification, hashing, cryptographic key generation, random number generation, message authentication, and key establishment functions to secure data.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | 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 active
- Validation dates on record: 2026-05-21