SUSE Linux Enterprise Libica Cryptographic Module
Caveat: When operated in approved mode with module SUSE Linux Enterprise OpenSSL 1 Cryptographic Module validated to FIPS 140-3 under Cert. #5238 operating in approved mode. When operated in approved mode with module SUSE Linux Enterprise OpenSSL 3 Cryptographic Module validated to FIPS 140-3 under Cert. #5096 operating in approved mode. When installed, initialized and configured as specified in Section 11 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 | 5464 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-3 |
| Status | active |
| Sunset date | 2031-08-04 |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software-hybrid |
| Embodiment | MultiChipStand |
| Vendor | SUSE LLC · website |
Module description
The SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Libica Cryptographic Module is a software-hybrid module that provides general purpose cryptographic algorithms to applications running in the user space of the underlying operating system through a C language application program interface (API). The module is composed by a software library, which provides the API and a subset of the cryptographic algorithms, and the Central Processor Assist for Cryptographic Functions (CPACF), which is part of the z16 processor and provides cryptographic algorithms implemented in firmware and hardware.
Security level exceptions
- Non-invasive security: N/A
- Mitigation of other attacks: N/A
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | 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: 2026-08-05