SUSE Linux Enterprise OpenSSL Cryptographic Module
SUSE Linux Enterprise OpenSSL Cryptographic Module, from SUSE, LLC, holds FIPS 140-3 certificate #5436 at overall level 1. The validation is active, with a sunset date of 2029-07-11. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11 of the Security Policy. 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 | 5436 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2029-07-11 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | SUSE, LLC · website |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
OpenSSL is an open-source library of various cryptographic algorithms written mainly in C.
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