Base DSS Cryptographic Provider, Base Cryptographic Provider, DSS/Diffie-Hellman Enchanced Cryptographic Provider, and Enhanced Cryptographic Provider
Caveat: For services provided by the listed FIPS-Approved algorithms
Certificate
| Certificate number | 76 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-1 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Microsoft Corporation · website |
| Software versions | 5.0.2150.1 |
Module description
These are general-purpose software-based cryptomodules. They provide services that enable application developers to utilize several different cryptographic algorithms and functions via the Microsoft CryptoAPI without knowing the underlying implementation.
Security level exceptions
- EMI/EMC: Level 3
- Operating System Security: Tested as meeting Level 1 with Microsoft Windows2000 (operated in single-user mode).
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| DSA/SHA-1 | |
| RSA | vendor affirmed |
| Triple-DES | vendor affirmed |
Other algorithms
DES (Certs. #65, 66, 67 and 68); RC2; RC4; MD2; MD4; MD5; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-09 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2007-10-15 | 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: 1999-11-09, 2007-10-15