Crypto++™ Library
Caveat: None
Certificate
| Certificate number | 819 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Wei Dai · website |
| Software versions | 5.3.0 [32-bit and 64-bit] |
Module description
The Crypto++ Library is a free, open source C++ class library providing public key encryption, digital signatures, symmetric ciphers, hash functions, message authentication codes, and other cryptographic algorithms. Both 32-bit and 64-bit variants of the dynamic link library (DLL) are FIPS 140-2 Level 1 validated. The source code of the validated module is available upon request.
Approved algorithms
| Algorithm | CAVP certificate |
|---|---|
| AES | 499 |
| DSA | 206 |
| ECDSA | 49 |
| HMAC | 253 |
| RNG | 279 |
| RSA | 216 |
| SHS | 569 |
| Skipjack | 17 |
| Triple-DES | 512 |
| Triple-DES MAC |
Other algorithms
Diffie-Hellman (key agreement)
Tested configurations
- Windows XP Professional with SP2 and Windows Server 2003 X64 with SP1 (single user mode)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-13 | Initial | CYGNACOM SOLUTIONS INC |
| 2007-08-17 | 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: 2007-08-13, 2007-08-17