SUSE Linux Enterprise NSS Cryptographic Module
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 | 5435 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-07-16 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | SUSE LLC · website |
Module description
SUSE Network Security Services (NSS) is a set of libraries designed to support cross-platform development of security-enabled client and server applications. Applications built with NSS can support TLS, PKCS #5, PKCS #7, PKCS #11, PKCS #12, S/MIME, X.509v3 certificates, and other security standards.
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | 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: 2026-07-26