OpenSSL FIPS Object Module
OpenSSL FIPS Object Module, from Open Source Software Institute, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #642 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When built, installed, protected and initialized as assumed by the Crypto Officer role and specified in the provided Security Policy. Appendix B of the provided Security Policy specifies the complete set of source files of this module. There shall be no additions, deletions or alterations of this set as used during module build. All source files shall be verified as specified in Appendix B of the provided Security Policy. Installation, protection, and initialization shall be completed as specified in Appendix C of the provided Security Policy. Any deviation from specified verification, protection, installation and initialization procedures will result in a FIPS 140-2 non-compliant module.
Certificate
| Certificate number | 642 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Open Source Software Institute · website |
Approved algorithms (7)
Other algorithms
DES ((Cert. #258); Diffie-Hellman (key agreement, key establishment methodology provides between 112-bits and 256-bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength)
Tested configurations
- SuSE Linux Version 9.0 (gcc Compiler Version 3.3.1), and HPUX Version 11i (gcc Compiler Version 3.4.2)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-22 | Initial | DOMUS |
| 2006-03-29 | Update | |
| 2006-06-21 | Update |
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 historical
- Validation dates on record: 2006-03-22, 2006-03-29, 2006-06-21