OpenSSL FIPS Object Module
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, including the specified OpenSSL distribution tar file, 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 | 918 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Software |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Open Source Software Institute · website |
Module description
The OpenSSL FIPS Object Module is a cryptographic library that can be downloaded from http://www.openssl.org/source/
Approved algorithms
Other algorithms
DES; Diffie-Hellman (key agreement; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 150 bits of encryption strength; non-compliant less than 112 bits of encryption strength); DSA (Cert. #250; non-compliant)
Tested configurations
- SuSE Linux Version 10.2 (gcc Compiler Version 4.1.2)
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-29 | Initial | DOMUS |
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: 2008-02-29