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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #3922

Details

Module Name
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server NSS Cryptographic Module
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Active
Sunset Date
5/8/2026
Validation Dates
05/09/2021
Overall Level
1
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode
Security Level Exceptions
  • Roles, Services, and Authentication: Level 2
  • Physical Security: N/A
  • Design Assurance: Level 2
Module Type
Software
Embodiment
Multi-Chip Stand Alone
Description
SUSE Network Security Services (NSS) is a set of libraries designed to support cross-platform development of security-enabled client and server applications.
Tested Configuration(s)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP0 running on Dell EMC PowerEdge 640 with Intel Cascade Lake Xeon Gold 6234 with PAA
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP0 running on Dell EMC PowerEdge 640 with Intel Cascade Lake Xeon Gold 6234 without PAA
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 running on Dell EMC PowerEdge 640 with Intel Cascade Lake Xeon Gold 6234 with PAA
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 running on Dell EMC PowerEdge 640 with Intel Cascade Lake Xeon Gold 6234 without PAA
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 running on Gigabyte R181-T90 with Cavium ThunderX2 CN9975 ARMv8 without PAA (single-user mode)
  • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2 running on IBM System Z/15 with IBM z15 without PAI
FIPS Algorithms
AES Certs. #A245, #A247, #A337, #A338, #A473, #A474, #A476 and #A477
CKG vendor affirmed
CVL Certs. #A245, #A246, #A473 and #A475
DRBG Certs. #A245 and #A473
DSA Certs. #A245 and #A473
ECDSA Certs. #A245 and #A473
HMAC Certs. #A245 and #A473
KAS-SSC Certs. #A681 and #A682
KTS AES Certs. #A337, #A338, #A476 and #A477; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength
PBKDF Certs. #A245 and #A473
RSA Certs. #A245 and #A473
SHS Certs. #A245 and #A473
Triple-DES Certs. #A245 and #A473
Allowed Algorithms
NDRNG; RSA (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 112 and 256 bits of encryption strength)
Software Versions
3.0

Vendor

SUSE, LLC
10 Canal Park, Suite 200
Cambridge, MA 02141
USA

Ivan Teblin
ivan.teblin@suse.com
Phone: +1-800-858-4000
Alexander Bergmann
ABergmann@suse.com
Phone: +1-800-858-4000

Lab

ATSEC INFORMATION SECURITY CORP
NVLAP Code: 200658-0