Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Kernel Cryptographic API
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. The module generates random numbers whose strengths are modified by available entropy.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 5445 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-07-27 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | Red Hat, Inc. · website |
Module description
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 Kernel Cryptographic API provides a C language API for use by other (kernel space and user space) processes that require cryptographic functionality
Security level exceptions
- Physical security: N/A
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 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: 2026-07-28